{"id":516653,"date":"2024-09-06T14:37:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T09:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/?p=516653"},"modified":"2025-01-09T11:44:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T06:14:08","slug":"hr-in-the-age-of-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/hr-in-the-age-of-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"HR in the Age of AI: Embracing an Experimentation Mindset | In Conversation with Shannon Teixeira"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI believe there is a frontier of unimaginable opportunity where human intelligence and artificial intelligence complement each other, lifting our collective consciousness to new heights and possibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping up with the constant evolution of work\u2014new methods, changing dynamics, fresh ideas\u2014has been a lot. When it comes to navigating these shifts, who do organizational leaders turn to for solutions? Who was expected to figure out how to transition entire teams to remote work during the pandemic in a matter of days? And after that, handle return-to-office mandates or design new hybrid work models?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s right\u2014HR and People teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recently came across an article by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shannonteixeira\/\">Shannon Teixeira<\/a>, an HR professional with 10+ years of experience; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/rise-workplace-experimentation-shannon-teixeira-41ivc\/?trackingId=8v3X9zDwQLmbU5aSMRe6eA%3D%3D\"><em>The Rise of Workplace Experimentation<\/em><\/a>, which explores a practical approach to fostering experimentation at work. Given how relevant this is, especially with the rise of AI tools, trends, and evolving regulations, I had to dive deeper into the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shannonteixeira\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HBP-Template-1-12-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HBP-Template-1-12-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HBP-Template-1-12-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HBP-Template-1-12-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HBP-Template-1-12-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HBP-Template-1-12-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HBP-Template-1-12-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HBP-Template-1-12.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/hr-in-the-age-of-ai\/#Q_Can_you_explain_why_you_believe_HR_must_embrace_experimentation_at_work\" >Q: Can you explain why you believe HR must embrace experimentation at work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/hr-in-the-age-of-ai\/#Q_How_can_HR_professionals_address_and_overcome_resistance_from_management_when_introducing_new_experiments_at_work\" >Q: How can HR professionals address and overcome resistance from management when introducing new experiments at work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/hr-in-the-age-of-ai\/#Q_And_to_flip_this_%E2%80%93_how_can_we_overcome_resistance_from_employees_when_introducing_new_experiments_as_an_HR_leader\" >Q: And to flip this &#8211; how can we overcome resistance from employees when introducing new experiments as an HR leader?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/hr-in-the-age-of-ai\/#Q_How_do_you_see_AI_playing_a_role_in_this_Can_you_provide_some_examples_maybe_prompts_of_how_AI_can_be_used_by_HRs_to_drive_innovative_workplace_practices\" >Q: How do you see AI playing a role in this? Can you provide some examples (maybe prompts?) of how AI can be used by HRs to drive innovative workplace practices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/hr-in-the-age-of-ai\/#Q_How_has_your_experience_been_experimenting_with_AI_tools\" >Q: How has your experience been experimenting with AI tools?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/hr-in-the-age-of-ai\/#Q_How_can_HR_leaders_deal_with_the_overwhelm_of_understanding_and_keeping_up_with_the_different_AI_applications_and_tools_popping_up_every_other_day\" >Q: How can HR leaders deal with the overwhelm of understanding and keeping up with the different AI applications and tools popping up every other day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/hr-in-the-age-of-ai\/#Q_Which_trend_do_you_think_holds_the_most_potential_for_positive_change_in_the_workplace\" >Q: Which trend do you think holds the most potential for positive change in the workplace?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-q-can-you-explain-why-you-believe-hr-must-embrace-experimentation-at-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Can_you_explain_why_you_believe_HR_must_embrace_experimentation_at_work\"><\/span>Q: Can you explain why you believe HR must embrace experimentation at work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe that having insight into what&#8217;s possible is at the heart of experimentation. When we talk about ideating to address business challenges or opportunities, creativity is always central to the process. For me, <strong>experimentation is about both creation and working through hypotheses and considerations of what outcomes might be possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I approach our work with a mindset centered on possibilities. The process starts by identifying what we&#8217;re solving for and then exploring mechanisms we might not have considered. It&#8217;s about going through an iterative process of ideation to generate different possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When addressing something like talent acquisition, for example, if job postings aren&#8217;t gaining traction, the initial thought might be to expand where we&#8217;re posting or tweak headlines. However, true experimentation involves digging deeper\u2014asking what we haven\u2019t considered and testing those new ideas. I think of it as A\/B testing: A is trying what we know, and B is exploring uncharted territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s essential to experiment with new approaches, measure their success, and keep those that work in our toolkit. But <strong>we must be cautious not to rely solely on past methods. The goal is to continue forward, innovating and ideating, so we don&#8217;t get stuck in repeating what we&#8217;ve always done.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-q-how-can-hr-professionals-address-and-overcome-resistance-from-management-when-introducing-new-experiments-at-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_HR_professionals_address_and_overcome_resistance_from_management_when_introducing_new_experiments_at_work\"><\/span>Q: How can HR professionals address and overcome resistance from management when introducing new experiments at work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re definitely moving into a space where forward-thinking is essential. As an HR leader, the first step is understanding your leader&#8217;s readiness and perspective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are they more structured and less open to new ideas, or are they more flexible?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different strategies for connecting, influencing, and ultimately gaining buy-in based on their mindset. For me, <strong>one constant in this process, especially in the current climate, is focusing on the ROI<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first step is determining what the cost will be, if any\u2014whether it&#8217;s labor, financial, or another type of expense.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, you have to identify the intended ROI. Even with an experiment, you need to define what your hypothesis is and what outcomes you expect.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify what kind of benefits these outcomes will lead to. When speaking to anyone in the C-suite, it&#8217;s essential to ensure there\u2019s a clear sense of financial stewardship, whether that\u2019s in monetary terms or through organizational value. Constantly leaning into that baseline when discussing and requesting resources\u2014or even just seeking acceptance for the experimentation\u2014is crucial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s try to understand better with an example of employee engagement. At its core, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/the-definitive-guide-for-hr-leaders-building-a-business-case-for-employee-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">measuring ROI<\/a>, especially around something like engagement, can still be challenging. When it comes to measuring engagement, of course, there are standard ways to assess, measure, and quantify it, depending on the mechanism an organization decides to use. In the organizations I\u2019ve worked with, it\u2019s often customized to some degree\u2014fit for purpose for that particular organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, engagement has been tied to performance and productivity. So when we think about ROI, we need to tie it back to those elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-q-and-to-flip-this-how-can-we-overcome-resistance-from-employees-when-introducing-new-experiments-as-an-hr-leader\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_And_to_flip_this_%E2%80%93_how_can_we_overcome_resistance_from_employees_when_introducing_new_experiments_as_an_HR_leader\"><\/span>Q: And to flip this &#8211; how can we overcome resistance from employees when introducing new experiments as an HR leader?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first things I always consider, or even challenge myself on, is that <strong>one size doesn\u2019t fit all.<\/strong> When we\u2019re designing programs or solutions, there\u2019s often a temptation to create a blanket approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, using design thinking, understanding user experience, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/expert-insight-cultivating-empathy-in-ai-powered-workplaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">applying empathy<\/a>\u2014understanding where people are at\u2014is the starting point. While you can\u2019t always create solutions for individuals, you can begin to design for the collective workforce and understand the different segments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you think about engagement and getting employees excited about experimentation or creation, it really comes back to mindset and readiness. The approach you take with someone who might be resistant to change, or who doesn\u2019t have a natural inclination toward creativity, is going to be very different from how you engage someone who thrives in that space and loves spending 90% of their time there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing this work upfront takes effort, but it helps accelerate the process and overcome potential barriers to change. Instead of directing people and saying, <em>&#8220;Here\u2019s what we need you to do,&#8221; I prefer to flip that around and ask, &#8220;Where do you want to contribute? How do you want to show up in this? What makes sense for you?&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-q-how-do-you-see-ai-playing-a-role-in-this-can-you-provide-some-examples-maybe-prompts-of-how-ai-can-be-used-by-hrs-to-drive-innovative-workplace-practices\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_do_you_see_AI_playing_a_role_in_this_Can_you_provide_some_examples_maybe_prompts_of_how_AI_can_be_used_by_HRs_to_drive_innovative_workplace_practices\"><\/span>Q: How do you see AI playing a role in this? Can you provide some examples (maybe prompts?) of how AI can be used by HRs to drive innovative workplace practices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In my view, AI is going to be an accelerant in the evolving role of HR.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I see us as being more integrated, truly consulting with the business. We&#8217;re in a phase where HR is catching up and finding congruence with ongoing digitalization, globalization, and other external factors like well-being, and purpose. AI, in particular, positions HR as a center of innovation in forward-thinking organizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, in response to your question, I see HR at the forefront of unlocking innovation through experimenting with new ways of working, systems, and structures within the organization that drive both business and human-centric outcomes. AI is a tool in this process\u2014a mechanism to unlock untapped potential within the organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While prompts and AI tools are valuable, they still require us to ask, <em>&#8220;What are we trying to solve for?&#8221;<\/em> Rather &#8211; we need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/ai-literacy-movement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">partner with AI<\/a> to dive deeper into the ideas we&#8217;re considering, collaborating with other stakeholders to generate solutions we&#8217;ve not yet imagined. <strong>I believe there are unimaginable opportunities where human intelligence and artificial intelligence complement each other, lifting our collective consciousness to new heights and possibilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-q-how-has-your-experience-been-experimenting-with-ai-tools\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_has_your_experience_been_experimenting_with_AI_tools\"><\/span>Q: How has your experience been experimenting with AI tools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m always experimenting with different platforms, and the exciting thing about AI today is how integrated it is into existing tools, really accelerating product delivery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve been experimenting with platforms like&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Copy AI<\/strong>, which is interesting because it utilizes voice to help create content.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of course, there&#8217;s <strong>ChatGPT<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and I also use <strong>Copilot<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Presentation.ai<\/strong> has been fun to experiment with. It helps me align my presentation ideas with what I intend to communicate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From a productivity standpoint, AI is a huge accelerator. While you still need to be the author behind what you&#8217;re producing, AI tools help speed up the process and can even serve as thought partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-q-how-can-hr-leaders-deal-with-the-overwhelm-of-understanding-and-keeping-up-with-the-different-ai-applications-and-tools-popping-up-every-other-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_HR_leaders_deal_with_the_overwhelm_of_understanding_and_keeping_up_with_the_different_AI_applications_and_tools_popping_up_every_other_day\"><\/span>Q: How can HR leaders deal with the overwhelm of understanding and keeping up with the different AI applications and tools popping up every other day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cYou have to be agile, aware of what&#8217;s out there, and recognize that at some point, there will be more solutions than you can possibly consume.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>I always remind myself to step back, take a breath, and assess why something is energizing me in the first place. It&#8217;s crucial to stay above water, as I call it, and keep the end goal in mind\u2014<strong>what are we trying to solve?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Years ago, when HR started digitizing and HRIS was all the rage, there were also performance management tools, engagement tools, and survey tools popping up. The same thing is happening now with AI. It\u2019s important to understand what you&#8217;re solving for and then identify the architecture needed to support your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in these cases is where it can become necessary to experiment. For example, within my team, we experimented with different project management tools when we were rolling out a new way of working. We gathered feedback, assessed what was working, and iterated as needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to be agile, aware of what&#8217;s out there, and <strong>recognize that at some point, there will be more solutions than you can possibly consume<\/strong>. The key is to determine which tools fit your architecture and help you achieve your business goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, you\u2019ll need to adapt and adopt, just as we\u2019ve seen with technology over the past 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-q-which-trend-do-you-think-holds-the-most-potential-for-positive-change-in-the-workplace\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Which_trend_do_you_think_holds_the_most_potential_for_positive_change_in_the_workplace\"><\/span>Q: Which trend do you think holds the most potential for positive change in the workplace?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-organizational-design\">Organizational Design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I strongly believe that <strong>organizational design<\/strong> will be front and center moving forward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizational design will continue to gain importance as a strategic focus. HR is going to evolve into what I might call &#8220;<strong>innovation activators<\/strong>.&#8221; Instead of focusing solely on performance management, we should think about performance activation\u2014how HR can activate and unlock the potential of talent within organizations. We\u2019re shifting from a one-dimensional, tactical, transactional approach to a more multi-dimensional one that involves synthesizing, measuring, and considering solutions we haven&#8217;t even thought of yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reimagining-the-role-of-leadership\">Reimagining the role of leadership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As we look ahead, I believe we\u2019re on the horizon of <strong>reimagining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/driving-employee-engagement-through-impactful-leadership-6-proven-strategies-and-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the role of leadership<\/a><\/strong>. The question of who owns culture often falls back to HR, but I think the idea of shared leadership is crucial. We are all leaders, and the responsibility for talent development and activation is a shared one. HR will play a significant role in shaping the future, but it will be HR-enabled, leader-led, and shared across the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when you have people focused not just on culture and talent management, but also on leadership effectiveness and organizational design, ensuring that organizational and functional strategies are interwoven, you essentially have what I\u2019d call a functional architect. Imagine the value that HR\u2014or whatever title this role may take\u2014will bring going forward. It will guide, shape, and shift the organization through both ideation and experimentation to reach its goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-automated-ai-solutions\">Automated AI Solutions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m also excited about the growing number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aalpha.net\/artificial-intelligence-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI solutions<\/a> that automate low-value, transactional work. This shift allows us to focus more on high-value activities like collaboration, co-creation, and innovation. By reducing the time spent on mundane tasks, we can tap into our human potential for imagination and creativity. I believe that as humans, we thrive more in that space, finding more purpose in our work and making a more meaningful impact. This transition from transactional to relational work enables us to experiment, innovate, and create in ways that we haven\u2019t fully explored before.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI believe there is a frontier of unimaginable opportunity where human intelligence and artificial intelligence complement each other, lifting our collective consciousness to new heights and possibilities.\u201d Keeping up with the constant evolution of work\u2014new methods, changing dynamics, fresh ideas\u2014has been a lot. 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