Christy Honeycutt

AI does NOT = Empathy! When AI is utilized appropriately it will allow for more humancentric interactions. EI and EQ have never been more important, practice your humancentric qualities and allow yourself to connect on a more interpersonal level.

Ethical use of AI is every human's responsibility. For instance, when using AI in recruitment it is important to establish evaluation points, timing, and point-in-time criteria used in any automated decision should be recorded for transparency. Human review should be mandatory for candidates falling below certain thresholds to prevent implied bias. AI should not be allowed to "learn" new behaviors that would introduce bias.

Data, data, data! Data is king and the power to analyze and interpret data with speed has and will always be a super-power for all organizations. Google is a great example of leveraging data and the power of AI. Google just about anything and you will now get an AI overview. I dare you to try it! Now imagine being able to do the same query with AI regarding your HR reporting responsibilities - the time savings alone is mind-blowing!

Upgrading your AI skills doesn't have to be daunting. Start slow and have some fun, AI generators are a lot like the old-school "boolean strings!" AI has applications available for every step of the employee lifecycle from attraction to retention. Follow AI influencers in the HRTech space, check out HackingHR's upcoming AI certification courses, and play around with prompts in Chatbot GPT. I guarantee you're using AI now in ways you didn't even realize. Get ready to level up!

It is imperative for HR leaders to not only embrace tech but understand it. In many organizations; the CIO and CFO make HR Tech purchase decisions based on tech safeguards and cost optimization only. This often translates to HR leaders need to create workarounds for the tech implemented to ensure their team's needs are met. Get to know your tech, identify your gaps, educate yourself on potential options, befriend a trusted advisor in the HR Tech space, and bring forward thought leadership and innovation opportunities to help influence the future of work within your team.

Begin to design the future you see for yourself! Befriend a recruiter, search the internet for tips and trends, research companies, and tap on AI for motivation and insight.