You don’t need a big budget, a transformation plan or a team of data scientists to start using AI in HR. You just need a real problem to solve – and the curiosity to test one small idea.
Here are five ways you can make AI useful right now – even if you’re not a techie.
Take something like your bereavement or expenses policy. Paste it into ChatGPT and ask:
List the top 10 questions candidates ask. Use AI to answer them in your tone – short, friendly, human. Want to go further? Build a DIY chatbot (no code needed) to do it for you.
Use AI to create leadership nudges linked to your values. Example: “This week, ask one team member: ‘What’s the biggest blocker slowing you down right now?’.”
One nudge a week. Simple, effective.
Copy and paste open-ended survey comments into ChatGPT. Ask for the top 3 themes in plain English. Saves hours. Gives you something usable.
Give employees a simple set of prompts they can drop into AI tools to explore their future. For example:
“Act like a career coach. Ask me a series of thoughtful questions to help me discover my career ambitions, strengths, and ideal next steps. Ask one question at a time and adjust based on my answers.”
This way, people can explore ideas quickly, get personalised suggestions, and take more ownership of their career growth.
Ask these three questions in your next team meeting:
Pick something low-risk. Try it. Share what you learn.
AI won’t fix everything. But it can help you ditch the admin, personalise the experience, and free up time for the good stuff.
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start.
If you’re curious about what’s next for AI in HR, don’t miss Lucy’s upcoming guest session at Inside HR’s AI Playbook on 17th September 2025. She’ll be sharing practical tips, success stories, and a live look at how automation can make HR simpler!
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