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AI IN HR - BEYOND THE HYPE, Practical Application, Deep Dive, ai readiness, operational design James Powers AI IN HR - BEYOND THE HYPE, Practical Application, Deep Dive, ai readiness, operational design James Powers

HR Isn’t Changing This Year (Part 2)

So Here’s What to Actually Do Instead

Let’s assume that the jokes might actually be right. Maybe HR won’t magically transform this year. Maybe AI won’t fix everything overnight. And maybe your workflows will still be… overengineered. Fine.

If that’s true, here’s what might actually moves HR forward without pretending you’re “AI-native” by next quarter.

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AI IN HR - BEYOND THE HYPE, Commentary, ai readiness, operational design James Powers AI IN HR - BEYOND THE HYPE, Commentary, ai readiness, operational design James Powers

HR Isn’t Changing This Year (Part 1)

AI is Just Here for the Vibes

Despite what you may have heard from LinkedIn, vendors, co-workers, thought-leaders, or that one executive who just discovered ChatGPT, HR is not changing this year.

Absolutely not.

AI? That’s just a shiny new feature. Like lava lamps, open office plans, or “unlimited PTO”.

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