In this episode, host Tobba Vigfúsdóttir is joined by Lorraine Hunt, an expert in AI automation for HR and the founder of the AI Automation Department.

Lorraine brings over thirty years of hands-on experience in HR and learning & development, with a focus on practical, people-first strategies to support a sustainable work environment. In a field flooded with admin and compliance, Lorraine has seen the workplace wellbeing benefits and the limits of AI up close.

Together, they dive into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence in HR, exploring everything from creative opportunities for streamlining admin and freeing up HR teams to focus on people, to practical ways AI can enhance workplace wellbeing.

Key topics discussed in the episode include:

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  The challenges HR faces in organizing and leveraging data, especially in the context of privacy laws and new regulations like the EU AI Act.

  
  


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  Strategies for overcoming hesitation and fear around adopting AI in HR teams.

  
  


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  Use cases where AI can reduce administrative workload, freeing HR to be more strategic.

  
  


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  Real-world examples of AI supporting wellbeing, such as analysing absence data and prompting early intervention for burnout.

  
  


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  The importance of transparency, ethics, and maintaining a human touch alongside AI-driven solutions.

  
  


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  Approaches for anonymizing data and ensuring security while making the most of AI tools.

  
  


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  The evolving skillsets required in HR, the changing nature of recruitment, and how AI might upend traditional hiring processes.

  
  


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  Personal wellbeing strategies, including how Lorraine balances her enthusiasm for technology with activities that nurture her own health.

  
  

Whether you’re an HR professional eager to embrace AI, a manager looking for actionable wellbeing strategies, or simply curious about the future of work, this episode offers insights, inspiration, and some honest reflections on both the potential and pitfalls of bringing AI into the workplace.

Links:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorrainehunt

Website: aiautomationdept.com

Podcast: KaraConnect.com/podcast

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