AI is everywhere right now. Every headline. Every conference. Every conversation. And yeah, it is going to change how we work. But AI isn’t here to replace you. It’s here to make you better. Better at advising. Better at leading. Better at delivering the kind of insights your clients can’t get anywhere else.
That’s what we’re talking about at the ADP AI Forum — how to build firms that are AI-first but still human always.
AI is Changing the Game
ADP’s research says it all:
85% of workers think AI will impact their jobs in the next couple of years.
And those who think it will save them time? 70% of them feel ready to level up their careers.
This isn’t just about working faster. It’s about building smarter firms. Building firms that take the grunt work off your plate so you can focus on the stuff that really matters.
Data Is Cool. Insights Are Cooler.
Your clients don’t just want numbers anymore. They want to know:
How their pay stacks up in the market
Where they’re losing talent
What trends are shaping their industry
Tools like ADP Accountant Connect℠ and DataCloud give you the data. But it’s your human insight, your ability to connect the dots, that turns that data into game-changing advice.
And AI can be that tool. It’s like a coach in your pocket that helps you prep for big client conversations, like explaining what the One Big Beautiful Bill means for their business. (That’s where ADP’s data comes in handy.) It takes the flood of new rules and changes, distills it into actionable insights and helps you show up prepared to deliver high-value, timely advice when your clients need it most.
Humans Win Every Time
Generative AI can crunch data, find anomalies and flag trends in seconds. But it can’t:
Understand the nuances of your client’s goals
Build trust across years of relationship-building
Make sense of the “why” behind the data
That’s why AI-First, Human-Always matters. Let the tech do what it does best, and free yourself up to do the work only you can do.
Join Me at the ADP AI Forum
This event is your roadmap to building a smarter, more human firm. We’ll talk about how to use AI without losing your humanity, how to turn data into next-level client conversations, and how to lead the change instead of constantly playing catch-up.
And while you’re at it, find out where you stand with AI today. Take XcelLabs’ free AIQ exam and see your score: xcellabsacademy.com/aiq-self-assessment-exam.
Or, if you’re ready to go deeper, ask me about the XcelLabs beta of Navi. It’s an AI-powered coach that can be used to tackle One Big Beautiful Bill advisory so you can turn complex changes into clear, actionable conversations.
Because AI isn’t the future. AI + YOU is.