Overview:
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the HR landscape – streamlining workflows, improving decision-making, and reshaping how organizations hire, develop, and support their people. Yet with innovation comes risk. From data privacy to legal exposure to potential bias, HR professionals must understand how to use AI effectively, safely, and responsibly.
In this webinar, Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady®, breaks down the practical realities of two AI programs (Gemini and CoPilot) in HR today, how the tools work, what they can (and can’t) do, and how to integrate AI into daily HR operations without compromising compliance or ethics.
Areas covered in this Training:
· Understanding Today’s AI Tools
o What AI is and how it works
o Overview of Claude & CoPilot AI Systems - the key differences, access levels, and capabilities
· How to Use AI Effectively for HR Tasks
o How to prompt and fine-tune AI for HR specific outcomes
o Structuring prompts (role, context, task, format, constraints)
o Examples for HR operations: Recruiting assistance; Performance communication; Conflict resolution support; Policy drafting; Research and meeting prep; Candidate communication
· AI Risks, Legal Issues & Compliance
o When AI inputs may be discoverable in litigation
o Real case study: AI + privilege + employment laws
o Policy concerns when HR pastes confidential data into public platforms
o Risk of bias and discrimination in HR related outputs
o Intellectual property considerations
o Global considerations: GDPR, EU AI Act, U.S. state laws
· Privacy & Data Security Concerns
o What major AI companies collect and retain
o Training on user data by default
o Government access, including U.S. military use
o Best practices for safe AI usage in HR
· Practical AI Use Cases to Boost Productivity
o Using AI as a research assistant, writing partner, editor, and strategist
o Using AI to learn any HR topic quickly and deeply
· Tools, Resources & Best Practices
o Handouts, links, and trusted sources
o Recommended AI alternatives and integrations
o Guidance on when to use (and not use) generative AI
o Building an AI policy for your organization
Why Attend this Training:
This webinar is essential if you want to stay ahead of rapidly evolving AI tools and the legal, ethical, and privacy implications that come with them. You will learn how AI can drastically improve productivity in recruitment, retention, employee engagement, compliance, communication, training, and decision-making – while also understanding the risks, including confidentiality issues, privilege concerns, and data protection challenges. Attending will help you boost efficiency, avoid legal pitfalls, update policies, and ensure your organization uses AI safely and strategically
A practical, eye-opening session on how HR professionals can safely and effectively use artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, improve employee experience, and reduce risk in 2026. You will learn a high-level overview of how to use Gemini by Google and CoPilot by Microsoft.
Suggested Attendees:
· HR Directors, Managers, and Business Partners
· Recruiters and Talent Acquisition Teams
· Learning & Development Professionals
· Supervisors and People Managers
· Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
· Operations and Compliance Leaders
· Consultants and Advisors
· Anyone responsible for employee data, communication, or decision-making
Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
Meet Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady®. Wendy is here to keep it real and get things done. An author, speaker, podcast host, HR consultant and teacher of reality, she’s been in the game since 1998, fixing problems and educating people face-to-face, online, and from the stage. Her approach? Bold, straightforward, and focused on results. With over 25 years of experience in HR, operations, and management—and not just the book kind. Wendy’s got the degrees (Master’s in HR and another in Health Care Administration), plus she’s held titles like SPHR and SHRM-SCP. Wendy’s also certified in internal workplace investigations, DiSC personality training, and holds a health/life insurance license. Plus she’s a Dale Carnegie graduate focusing on leadership and empathy. From the boardroom to the nonprofit board, Wendy brings the heat to every project. She’s here to help you cut through the nonsense and make real progress.
SHRM -
Standeagle is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 1.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit - portal.shrm.org.
HRCI -
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 HR (General) re-certification credit hours toward California, GPHR, HRBP, HRMP, PHR, and SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the activity. It means that this activity has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for re-certification credit.
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