# AI in HR Today

> Expert insights on AI transformation in human resources, by Anthony Onesto. Practical strategies for HR leaders navigating the AI revolution.

AI in HR Today is a publication covering how artificial intelligence is reshaping recruiting, performance management, learning & development, employee experience, and HR governance. Articles are written by Anthony Onesto, Chief People Officer, and explore real-world AI use cases, frameworks, and ethical considerations for people leaders.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Latest articles and overview of AI in HR Today.

## Articles

- [Should AI Be in the Room? A People Leader's Playbook for Meeting Recording and Note-Taking](/article/should-ai-be-in-the-room-a-people-leaders-playbook-for-meeting-recording-and-note-taking): HR leaders need proactive policies for AI note-taking. Focus on transcription by default, clear consent, retention rules, and banning sensitive topics.
- [The AI-Ready Job Seeker: Humans + Machines](/article/the-ai-ready-job-seeker-humans-machines): Navigating the modern job market requires bypassing AI algorithms through simple ATS formatting while impressing human recruiters with authenticity.
- [The AI FOMO Trap](/article/the-ai-fomo-trap): HR faces AI FOMO, leading to rushed, failed pilots. Success requires strategic governance, upskilling, and cross-silo leadership.
- [Building Your Own HR AI Skill with Claude](/article/building-your-own-hr-ai-skill-with-claude)
- [The Love Story of Machines and People: AI-Driven Onboarding](/article/the-love-story-of-machines-and-people-ai-driven-onboarding): Stop losing talent to the "black hole" between offer and start date. Use AI-driven frameworks to boost ELTV and turn new hires into top contributors.
- [The Rise of the Agentic Coworker: Why HR Must Govern the Machine or Be Governed by It](/article/the-rise-of-the-agentic-coworker-why-hr-must-govern-the-machine-or-be-governed-by-it): Agentic AI is evolving HR from reactive tools to proactive "coworkers" that execute tasks autonomously, requiring strict governance and oversight.
- [HR's New Power Tool: Master the Art of the HR Prompt](/article/hrs-new-power-tool-master-the-art-of-the-hr-prompt): To maximize AI, HR professionals must develop strong prompt engineering skills by defining a clear role, task, context, constraints, and output format
- [Special Newsletter from Transform 2026 - Gen Z + AI](/article/special-newsletter-from-transform-2026-gen-z-ai): Gen Z pairs digital savvy with deep skepticism, using AI for mental health and ideation while fearing "AI slop" and the loss of entry-level jobs
- [Why “Human-in-the-Loop” is the New Standard for Performance Management](/article/why-human-in-the-loop-is-the-new-standard-for-performance-management): AI handles data and tracking, but human in the loop ensures empathy and context. This synergy boosts growth while meeting legal safety standards.
- [How AI is Changing the Interview Process](/article/how-ai-is-changing-the-interview-process): AI is shifting hiring to "Human-in-the-Loop" tactics to vet true talent against AI-assisted answers through deep questioning and visual checks.
- [See Through Employee Eyes with AI Scenarios](/article/see-through-employee-eyes-with-ai-scenarios): Explore AI's persona-driven prompting to scenario-plan HR changes, helping leaders anticipate employee reactions.
- [The AI Engine: Moving from Static Resumes to Dynamic "Skills Graphs”](/article/the-ai-engine-moving-from-static-resumes-to-dynamic-skills-graphs): AI transforms HR by using skill-based inference and talent marketplaces to improve internal mobility and reduce bias via ethical frameworks.
- [ROI of AI - Why Companies Are Trading Usage Metrics for Outcomes](/article/roi-of-ai-why-companies-are-trading-usage-metrics-for-outcomes): Companies are shifting from usage metrics to outcomes, as 95% of AI pilots stall. Success requires tracking ROI and human impact.
- [How HR Practitioners Are Actually Using AI Today](/article/how-hr-practitioners-are-actually-using-ai-today): AI is transforming HR by augmenting repetitive tasks, allowing HR professionals to pivot from administrative work to strategic initiatives that enhance the employee experience.
- [The New HR Org Chart: Why AI is Rewriting Your Job Description](/article/the-new-hr-org-chart-why-ai-is-rewriting-your-job-description): AI is reshaping HR. Discover how four new roles, from AI Trainers to Governance Managers, are redefining the workplace and your career.
- [Solving Human Capital Challenges with AI Workforce Intelligence](/article/solving-human-capital-challenges-with-ai-workforce-intelligence): AI and predictive analytics help organizations shift from reactive to proactive workforce management, boosting efficiency and employee well-being.
- [New Research Suggests That AI Could Destroy Institutions](/article/new-research-suggests-that-ai-could-destroy-institutions): While AI can offer value to organizations, it poses concrete threats to the expertise, connectivity, and adaptability that institutions like HR must protect to survive and thrive.
- [The New Superpower: Learning at the Speed of NotebookLM](/article/the-new-superpower-learning-at-the-speed-of-notebooklm): By 2026, the most underrated skill and the biggest competitive advantage for leaders, HR teams, and entrepreneurs will be the ability to learn quickly.
- [The Future of User Interfaces in HR Tech](/article/the-future-of-user-interfaces-in-hr-tech): The future of computing is conversational. It's how we'll interact with technology in the future.
- [2026 Predictions](/article/2026Predictions): Every year, I like to dust off my crystal ball and take a shot at predicting where HR is headed next. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I call it straight, equal parts curiosity, skepticism, and a dash of dad humor.
- [Why Your Next Payroll Run May Just Require Approval](/article/WhyYourNextPayrollRunMayJustRequireApproval): Discover the "Algorithmic Paycheck": how AI is shifting from simple copilots to autonomous agents that audit, fix, and execute payroll.
- [Launching the AI in HR Today with Anthony Onesto Newsletter](/article/launching-the-ai-in-hr-today-with-anthony-onesto-newsletter): Explore the transformative role of AI in Human Resources from the Chief People Officer at Suzy.
- [The Paradox of Choice in Generative AI: A Framework for Simplifying Decisions in 2024](/article/the-paradox-of-choice-in-generative-ai-a-framework-for-simplifying-decisions-in-2024): Tackle the topic most of us HR leaders are running into: how to select AI tools.
- [The Impact of AI on Organizational Structure](/article/the-impact-of-ai-on-organizational-structure): AI is reshaping organizations, enabling agility, innovation, and ethical decision-making.
- [Scoring My 2024 HR Predictions: Hits, Misses, and What’s Next](/article/scoring-my-2024-hr-predictions-hits-misses-and-whats-next): Lessons learned from 2024: surprises, trends, and what’s shaping HR’s future!
- [Welcome to 2025: Your Turn to Predict What's Next](/article/welcome-to-2025-your-turn-to-predict-whats-next): Step into 2025: Share your bold predictions for how AI will reshape HR and work!
- [AI in Recruiting: How Did We Get Here?](/article/ai-in-recruiting-how-did-we-get-here): AI in HR guru Anthony Onesto dives into a recent talk on the future of recruiting – and how understand the past is key to understating it.
- [The State of AI in Recruiting Today](/article/the-state-of-ai-in-recruiting-today): Following a look back at how we got here, AI in HR expert Anthony Onesto explores how and where AI has disrupted recruiting.
- [Simple Use Cases to Start Your AI in HR Journey](/article/simple-use-cases-to-start-your-ai-in-hr-journey): Practical AI for HR: Discover simple use cases, like policy creation with ChatGPT, to save time and enhance your HR workflows.
- [How Task Analysis Will Impact Your Approach to AI Automation](/article/how-task-analysis-will-impact-your-approach-to-ai-automation): AI for Business: Explore practical use cases, like task automation, to boost efficiency and streamline workflows.
- [The Art of Possibility - AI in Learning and Development](/article/the-art-of-possibility-ai-in-learning-and-development): Revolutionizing learning! See how OpenAI’s Advanced Voice reshapes training with real-time coaching, role-play & AI insights.
- [Mastering Internal Communications with AI: 5 Powerful Prompts for HR Leaders](/article/mastering-internal-communications-with-ai-5-powerful-prompts-for-hr-leaders): Transform HR communications with AI! 5 powerful prompts to boost clarity, engagement, and change management success.
- [Unlocking HR Insights: Powerful People Analytics Prompts](/article/unlocking-hr-insights-powerful-people-analytics-prompts): HR can’t rely on guesswork! Use AI-driven people analytics to make smarter decisions and drive real business impact.
- [Digital Breadcrumbs - AI in Performance Management](/article/digital-breadcrumbs-ai-in-performance-management): AI is tracking your work—boosting performance or crossing the line? The future of workplace insights is here!
- [Data Rarely Speaks for Itself - The Importance of Storytelling with Data](/article/data-rarely-speaks-for-itself-the-importance-of-storytelling-with-data): Transform HR data into captivating stories! Unleash the power of storytelling to inspire, engage, and drive meaningful action.
- [AI and Tips to Prevent Garbage In Garbage Out (GIGO)](/article/ai-and-tips-to-prevent-garbage-in-garbage-out-gigo): Stuck cleaning data 80% of the time and analyzing just 20%? Break the GIGO cycle and boost your HR impact!
- [HR Leaders Must Champion the AI Revolution](/article/hr-leaders-must-champion-the-ai-revolution): HR + AI = The Future. Transform teams, break silos, and drive success. Will you lead or be left behind?
- [How Can AI Transform Employee Benefits](/article/how-can-ai-transform-employee-benefits): Ready to revolutionize employee benefits with AI? Personalized, automated, and highly efficient perks at your fingertips!
- [Leading the AI Transformation: Essential Skills for Success](/article/leading-the-ai-transformation-essential-skills-for-success): Ready to lead the AI revolution in HR? Discover the powerhouse skills that will make you unstoppable in the future of work!
- [Human-AI Collaboration: Can We Create Super Teams?](/article/human-ai-collaboration-can-we-create-super-teams): AI won’t make magic teams—unless you design for it. Here’s what truly drives human-AI success (and what doesn’t).
- [The Two Types of AI Transformation](/article/the-two-types-of-ai-transformation): Unlock AI's full power—guide HR from cost center to growth engine with this bold, investor-ready transformation roadmap.
- [Leveraging AI as Your Go-To Thought Partner](/article/leveraging-ai-as-your-go-to-thought-partner): Turn AI into your secret weapon—your 24/7 thought partner for sharper ideas and game-changing decisions.
- [Building an AI-Forward Culture](/article/building-an-ai-forward-culture): It’s time to build a culture where every employee contributes to and benefits from our AI-powered future.
- [AI in HR: Navigating the Ethical Tightrope](/article/ai-in-hr-navigating-the-ethical-tightrope): AI in HR is here—learn how to harness its power responsibly while protecting trust, fairness, and privacy.
- [Embracing AI - Human Resource’s Role in Navigating Today’s Velocity of Change](/article/embracing-ai-human-resources-role-in-velocity-change): Velocity is the new norm. Can HR keep up? Embrace AI to lead, not lag, in the era of rapid transformation.
- [Beyond Fear: Embracing AI in HR with Confidence](/article/beyond-fear-embracing-ai-in-hr-with-confidence): AI in HR isn’t a threat—it’s a game-changer. Start small, build trust, and turn AI into your greatest advantage!
- [The Invisible Co-Worker: How ‘Shadow AI’ Is Changing HR Rules Without Your Permission](/article/the-invisible-co-worker-how-shadow-ai-is-changing-hr-rules-without-your-permission): Shadow AI is exploding inside companies—driving productivity, risk, and a trust crisis HR can no longer ignore.
- [The Power of Contextual AI in Human Resources](/article/the-power-of-contextual-ai-in-human-resources): Contextual AI connects HR data into real insight, helping teams predict risks, personalize experiences, and make smarter decisions at scale.
- [AI in Performance Reviews: Not the Way You Think](/article/ai-in-performance-reviews-not-the-way-you-think): AI is reshaping performance reviews—shift from compliance to curiosity, measure adoption, and prepare for a new HR reality.
- [How to Practically Unlock Productivity with AI](/article/how-to-practically-unlock-productivity-with-ai): Turn AI into your productivity engine: set up profiles, templates, and custom assistants to work smarter every day.
- [AI: Why Companies Must Chase Both Efficiency and Alpha](/article/ai-why-companies-must-chase-both-efficiency-and-alpha): Everyone's using AI for efficiency. The few chasing alpha will own the next decade. Which side of that curve are you on?
- [How Vibe Coding "Micro-Apps" Are Redefining HR Software](/article/how-vibe-coding-micro-apps-are-redefining-hr-software): First it was no-code. Now it's vibe coding: describe the HR tool you want and ship it tonight. The teams who learn this first win.
- [Redesigning HR for the AI-Augmented Future](/article/redesigning-hr-for-the-ai-augmented-future): HR's next evolution: from admin to architect. Learn how AI will reshape roles, strategy, and the human side of work.
- [AI Failure is a Superpower](/article/ai-failure-is-a-superpower): Failing with AI isn't weakness. It's your competitive edge. The leaders who experiment, learn, and adapt will win.
- [A Guide to ChatGPT Prompts for HR](/article/a-guide-to-chatgpt-prompts-for-hr): Top ChatGPT prompts every modern HR leader should master.
- [How AI Will Transform Career Development](/article/how-ai-will-transform-career-development): What if career growth wasn't top-down but personalized, predictive, and continuous? AI is making that a reality.
- [The Speed of AI Adoption is the Fastest in History](/article/the-speed-of-ai-adoption-is-the-fastest-in-history): Forget prompts. Agents are the next rung of AI—ready to automate your workflows today.
- [The Real Skill of the AI Era. Critical Thinking.](/article/the-real-skill-of-the-ai-era-critical-thinking): Forget "learn to code." In the AI era, the rarest skill isn't technical—it's thinking.
- [Manager-Free Companies: Are They the Future or a Fad?](/article/manager-free-companies-are-they-the-future-or-a-fad): Gallup says managers drive 70% of engagement. But what if AI takes over coaching instead?
- [Your New AI-Powered Compensation Workflows](/article/your-new-ai-powered-compensation-workflows): AI transforms comp: smarter benchmarking, automated cycles, and proactive equity that keep top talent engaged.
- [Beyond the Hype: A Guide for HR Leaders on Buying AI](/article/beyond-the-hype-a-guide-for-hr-leaders-on-buying-ai): Beyond AI hype: A practical guide for HR leaders to buy smart, start with strategy, and demand ethics.
- [Experiment - Using AI Video in HR](/article/experiment---using-ai-video-in-hr): Recruiting, training, compliance—AI video can do it faster, cheaper, and in any language. The question is: will HR lead or lag?
- [How Autonomous AI Agents Will Reshape Hiring](/article/how-autonomous-ai-agents-will-reshape-hiring): You won't just hire people in the future—you'll hire agents to hire people. What does that mean for recruiters?
- [America's AI Action Plan - HR's Blueprint for the AI-Ready Workforce](/article/americas-ai-action-plan---hrs-blueprint-for-the-ai-ready-workforce): The White House just gave HR its biggest AI opportunity yet. It's not regulation—it's an invitation. Are you ready to lead the shift?
- [A New AI Era for HR Presentations](/article/a-new-ai-era-for-hr-presentations): Your next HR deck could build itself. These AI tools kill the design struggle and give you back your time—without sacrificing quality.
- [AI's Unspoken HR Strategy: What Every Business Needs to Borrow](/article/ais-unspoken-hr-strategy-what-every-business-needs-to-borrow): What do OpenAI and Anthropic know about HR that you don't? A lot. Their hiring boom reveals the future of strategic people ops.
- [Simple Guide to Choosing Your AI Tool](/article/simple-guide-to-choosing-your-ai-tool): HR pros: AI doesn't have to be hard. This guide breaks down which tools to use, how to use them, and where the real value lies.
- [AI in HR Challenges - Few Insights. Generic Strategies. No Impact.](/article/ai-in-hr-challenges---few-insights-generic-strategies-no-impact): HR loves data and AI—but where's the impact? Disconnected tools, generic playbooks, no change. It's time to expect more from tech.
- [5 Ways To Improve Employee Experience With AI](/article/5-ways-to-improve-employee-experience-with-ai): How can AI reshape work? By personalizing journeys, automating tasks, boosting growth, revealing insights, and ensuring fairness.
- [Hackathons: Your Secret Weapon for AI Adoption](/article/hackathons-your-secret-weapon-for-ai-adoption): Hackathons bridge the AI adoption gap, empowering teams to learn, build, and embrace change through hands-on experience.
- [Heretofore - Navigating the AI Legal Challenges](/article/heretofore-navigating-the-ai-legal-challenges): From Risk to Revolution: Why AI's Legal Woes May Be Its Greatest Ally
- [How AI is Impacting the Workforce](/article/how-ai-is-impacting-the-workforce): AI is rewriting the future of work—HR leaders must upskill, adapt, and lead the charge into a smarter, faster era.