Two Decades of People-Centered HR Excellence: McPherson|Berry's Evolution in the Age of AI

As McPherson|Berry marks its 20th anniversary, we're not just celebrating where we've been. We're reimagining where human potential meets technological possibility.

When we founded McPherson|Berry in 2005, the HR landscape looked dramatically different. Social media was nonexistent, remote work was an exception, and artificial intelligence seemed like science fiction. Yet our core belief remains unchanged: organizations thrive when their people do.

📍 The Journey: 20 Years of Impact

Over two decades, McPherson|Berry has partnered with organizations across industries to solve their most complex people challenges through our integrated approach to HR consulting, learning and development, and capacity building. From being one of the HR industries award winning firms providing executive development programs to being the HR department for organizations with over $50 Million in assets, we've consistently delivered solutions that address today's needs and prepare organizations for tomorrow's opportunities.

Our work has touched 10,000 professionals across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and government sectors, helping them navigate everything from recruitment and staffing, developing them to effectively run high performing teams, to cultural evolution. But perhaps our greatest achievement isn't what we've built; it's what we've learned about the enduring power of human adaptability.

✨ The Future: HR in the Age of AI

Today, we stand at an inflection point. Artificial intelligence isn't coming to HR. It's already here. The question isn't whether AI will transform how we work, but how we'll harness it to amplify human potential rather than replace it.

This reality has sparked McPherson|Berry's evolution. We're expanding our capabilities to include:

McPherson|Berry HR Tech Solutions — leveraging modern HR systems, AI, automation, and data analytics to deliver smarter workforce solutions via our App. It also keeps your workforce connected and collaborating.

• Talent Solutions — driving leadership development, compliance, and workforce alignment that fuels organizational success supporting organization at all levels.

• Global Impact — delivering measurable outcomes that strengthen not only businesses but the communities they serve both in the US and now abroad.

These new solutions represent our commitment to helping organizations navigate the fundamental shift toward human-AI collaboration.

💡 The McPherson|Berry Advantage: Where Experience Meets Innovation

What sets us apart – beyond our 20 years of experience – is how we're applying those insights to emerging challenges. We've learned that successful transformation requires more than new technology. It demands new ways of thinking about talent, culture, and organizational design.

Our approach combines:

• 🧠 Deep Human Insight: Two decades of understanding what makes teams, leaders, and cultures truly effective

• 🎯 Forward-Thinking Strategy: Anticipating how AI and automation will reshape work, not just responding to current trends

• 🔄 Practical Implementation: Translating vision into actionable change that delivers measurable results

🔭 Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter

Don’t be fooled. Organizations that will thrive in the next 20 years won't be those with the most advanced AI. The organizations that will thrive will be those that best integrate human creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking with technological capability.

As McPherson|Berry's CEO LaSonya Berry reflects:

“Twenty years ago, I believed the future belonged to organizations that truly understood their people. Today, I'm convinced the future belongs to those who understand how to amplify human potential with AI. The leaders who embrace this aren't just preparing for change — they're creating competitive advantage.”

At McPherson|Berry, we're committed to being their guide. Our expanded capabilities reflect our belief that the future of work isn't about choosing between human and artificial intelligence. Instead, it's about orchestrating both to create something greater than either could achieve alone. Our mission remains steadfast to assist our clients align, engage, and perform. Leadership effectiveness, productivity, and building capable teams in this new era has never been more important.

As we celebrate this milestone, we're energized by the challenges ahead. The next 20 years will be defined by how organizations choose to lead.

Ready to explore what human-AI collaboration could mean for your organization? Let's start a conversation about how McPherson|Berry's evolved capabilities can help you not just navigate the future of work but shape it.

What trends are you seeing in the intersection of HR and AI? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.