People professionals embrace “Unstoppable” with Zellis at HR Technologies 2025

Last week’s HR Technologies 2025 exhibition at ExCel London provided a valuable platform for connecting with HR and payroll professionals facing increasing workplace demands.  

In this blog

Insightful conversations with industry professionals  

Live talks on HR hot topics 

Conclusion and key takeaways

Insightful conversations with industry professionals 

Throughout the two days, conversations with visitors highlighted consistent challenges facing HR teams. The “Unstoppable” concept seemed to resonate with many visitors. Administrative burdens, complex legislation changes, and the need to deliver more with constrained resources were frequently mentioned concerns. 

Many visited the stand for technology demonstrations, showing how Zellis’ AI-enabled HR, payroll, and workforce management empowers teams to work smarter and succeed despite increasing demands. 

Emma Isichei, Chief Marketing Officer at Zellis, said:

“It was fantastic to connect with so many industry professionals at the exhibition. We had some fascinating conversations about how HR and payroll teams can tackle the pressures of today’s business environment, by harnessing technology that enables their people to excel. 

Live talks on HR hot topics 

Knowledgeable experts from Zellis hosted two well-attended seminar sessions addressing current industry priorities. 

AI: Our Greatest Assistant – or Silent Disruptor?, examined practical applications and ethical considerations. Steve Elcock and James King facilitated a balanced discussion that acknowledged both the potential benefits and legitimate concerns surrounding AI implementation. 

Attendees particularly engaged with examples showing how AI can handle repetitive tasks while enabling human professionals to focus on more complex, relationship-based work. The Q&A session revealed that organisations are at very different stages in their AI journey, with some just beginning to explore possibilities while others are already implementing solutions. 

The Cost of Doing Nothing: How Financial Wellbeing Fuels Business Growth and Resilience came courtesy of Gethin Nadin, Chief Innovation Officer. The audience got an exclusive preview of new research into how financial stress affects workplace performance. The session provided practical steps organisations can take to support employee financial wellbeing, to improve both engagement and productivity. 

Conclusion: Working together to overcome challenges

HR Technologies 2025 reinforced that today’s HR and payroll professionals are looking for practical solutions to help them navigate increasing demands. By focusing on partnership and enablement as well as technology, organisations can better support their HR teams in delivering exceptional employee experiences.

As Emma Isichei noted,

“Through our AI-enabled HR, workforce management and payroll technology, and managed services, we empower our customers to work smarter, not harder—ultimately driving exceptional employee experiences and organisational growth.”

Key takeaways 

• Our “Unstoppable” campaign resonated with HR professionals who face increasing pressure to deliver more with constrained resources 

• AI continues to generate interest and questions. As understanding grows, the focus is now on practical HR applications and how it can augment human capabilities to boost efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Financial wellbeing is growing as an important focus area for organisations looking to improve engagement and productivity. 
• Advanced HR, workforce management, and payroll functions provides clear operational advantages that benefit the whole organisation. 

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