Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we all do business. Falling under a variety of names and definitions – automated decision systems, machine learning, cognitive computing, automated reasoning, robotics – the technology is evolving (quickly!) to streamline and standardize processes that have been performed manually and with human influence throughout history.
As a result, HR departments are facing a rapidly evolving compliance landscape as AI tools become embedded in everyday workplace processes. What used to be straightforward HR governance now includes monitoring algorithmic decision-making, ensuring transparency in automated systems, and preventing bias in AI-supported hiring, performance, and workforce-management tools. Regulations are emerging at the federal and state levels, and employers are increasingly expected to document how AI is used, audited, and supervised.
HR professionals must quickly upskill and adapt—developing new policies, controls, and oversight practices to keep their organizations compliant and their employees protected. Leading employers have relied on HR Works for over 30 years to guide them through changes in the Human Resources field, and AI is no different. Today, we kick off an ongoing conversation about the influence of AI on HR, HR professionals must quickly upskill and adapt—developing new policies, controls, and oversight practices to keep their organizations compliant and their employees protected.
Through our new series, HR Works will provide tools, advice, insights, and other resources to help HR professionals learn and guide their organizations through what is poised to be the biggest game-changer businesses will face in a generation. Follow the series into 2026 and beyond for the information you need to continue being the trusted advisor your organization relies on you to be.
We start the series with a downloadable checklist — a simple and practical tool that will help you steer your organization’s AI evolution in 2026. Subsequent articles, blogs, and tools in this series will help you dive deeper into each item on the checklist and lead your organization through AI adoption with an approach that is manageable, HR compliant, and business-driven.
Complete the form below to download our Artificial Intelligence for Human Resources 2026 AI Adoption Checklist:
