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TLDR: This week features Maria White, SHRM-SCP, HR & People Ops leader with deep expertise in People Operations, Total Rewards, and HR strategy. She’s been working in AI since 2017, well before the chatbot craze! You’ll get an inside look at Maria’s 24 hours with AI at work and for fun. ? Maria’s AI toolkit: ChatGPT, Elicit, Grammarly, Textio, Claude, NotebookLM ? Maria is most excited about AI’s potential to transform the workplace into something more dynamic and inclusive. ? Maria highlights key use cases for planning, research, and summarization. To explore how Maria is leveraging AI in both work and life, check out the full issue! #ShePowersAI #AI #AIandHR

*TLDR*: This week features Kaleana Quibell, a consultant, founder, and mom of two boys under 4. Kaleana transitioned from a full-time corporate career to a hybrid at home mom/entrepreneur. You’ll get an inside look at Kaleana’s 24 hours with AI, how she integrates AI into parenting, consulting, and more. ? Kaleana’s AI toolkit: ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Canva AI ? Kaleana is most excited about AI’s ability to give people back time. She loves showing friends how AI can help with daily tasks and seeing their ah hahs. ? Kaleana uses AI for managing household chaos, parenting on the fly, and refining her client deliverables as she preps to launch her new site. To explore how Kaleana is leveraging AI in work and life, check out the full issue! #ShePowersAI #AI #AIandHR #WorkingMoms #AIandParenting

hey Atlanta HR community! ?? really excited to host our first HR Trends dinner of 2025 at The Iberian Pig next Wednesday. when I pitched co-hosting with my legendary bestie Tracie Sponenberg, I promised good food and even better conversation - and trust me, Buckhead's finest tapas spot won't disappoint on either front! we'll be diving deep into what's actually working (and what's just hype) in HR transformation this year. no vendor pitches, no buzzword bingo - just real talk about the challenges we're all facing and how innovative HR leaders are tackling them. plus, if you've never had The Iberian Pig's charcuterie board, that alone is worth coming for. ?? huge thanks to CandorIQ and Littler for sponsoring. still have a few seats left - link to register if you want to join us - https://lnkd.in/gjKnryYR feel free to comment or share for greater reach as well! 5:30 PM, Feb 5th. come hungry for both knowledge and jamón. ??

? 5k Subscribers to Unraveling AI - WOW? Season 2 is coming soon! And, I need you! If you have a story, perspective, or idea you’d love to share, drop a comment. Think of it as: ?? A unique chance to reflect on your relationship with AI ?? A deep dive into your tools, use cases, and insights ?? Exposure to an engaged audience of 5,000+ senior HR leaders ?? Join an incredible lineup of past contributors shaping the AI conversation Helen Lee Kupp, Alicia Henríquez (she/her/ella), Tracy Avin, Rachana S. Bhide, Stephanie R. Smith, M.A, Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey (she/her), Theresa Fesinstine, Jamy Conrad, Teresa Burlison, Angela Cheng-Cimini 鄭婷婷, Nancy Giordano, Seline Karakaya, Angelique Bellmer Krembs, Tara Turk-Haynes, Sandhiya Thiruvengadam, Mercedes Sullivan, Maisha L. Cannon, Laura Brittingham (Rottingen), Rachel Kleban, Stephanie Shuler, Emma Leeds, M.S. HR (She/Her), Kristin Langdon, SHRM-CP, Diane Sadowski-Joseph, Rebecca Taylor ?, Kathleen Pearson, SPHR, Anthony Onesto, David Landman, Luck Dookchitra, Julia Soffa, Amanda Konarek, Sandhya Simhan, Massella Dukuly, Cindy N Gordon, Lauren Newton Shoutout to my alumni — please please tag any folks that you think would be great additions!

A month into my parental leave, I’ve had so many emotions: ?? Guilt during moments of downtime. ?? Guilt for not being fully present with my twins. ?? The endless housework that never gets “caught up.” ?? The feeling that I should be working or earning money. The reality? As a fractional leader and solopreneur, I didn’t prepare much beyond: ?? Estimating I’d take 3 months off. ?? Budgeting enough to cover expenses. ?? Outlining a loose timeline for my leave. But here’s what I’m learning: planning for leave as a solopreneur isn’t just about $$ —it’s emotional, practical, and personal. To my fellow solopreneurs and fractional leaders: How did you navigate leave while balancing your business and your life? Inspired by fellow twin mom, Jessica D. Winder’s post today on the realities of parental leave in the US.

I became a twin mom just a few days ago. I am still me. And, yet, I’m so much more. This new chapter is going to be so full — buckle up, my friends! I look forward to learning, growing, and sharing with you all. For now and the immediate future, I’ll be distracted by cuteness and love. ??

?? Need your help -- what AI tools are you leveraging in your day to day? On HR Therapy last week this question came up and I realized how many HR folks need some suggestions on where to get started. So comment with your fave tools and what you're using them for! ?? Shoutout to Amanda Halle Sarika Lamont and Claire Schmidt for sharing some of their faves on HR Therapy. #hr #ai

If you're curious how AI can help future-proof your HR team, you cannot miss this discussion! All of these women are smart, brave, change-the-game, innovators who are on a mission to make workplaces more safe, more kind, and more inclusive. Can AI be part of this mission? Heck yeah. Amanda Halle (AI/HR Expert, and author of Unraveling AI) Sarika Lamont (AI/HR Leader, and champion of inclusive workplaces) Claire Schmidt (AI/HR Builder, and the fearless leader of AllVoices) Hosted by Hebba Youssef who needs no introduction! Sign up here: https://lu.ma/9pqezt85

Weekly AI update made simple: Claude can control your computer -- a big step in AI automation and agents. It’s called computer use (CU) and went into beta this week. Here’s an example: CU can fill out and submit a customer form by finding and pulling data from your computer. Here are a few things to know:? ? ?? Instead of teaching it to complete specific tasks, it’s being taught general computer skills.? ?? Claude looks at screenshots, then counts pixels vertically or horizontally to move a cursor in order to click in the correct place.? ?? In current evaluations of CU, Claude got 14.9% versus human-level skill 70-75%. ?? Current abilities are imperfect - challenges with scrolling, dragging, and zooming. This is sure to improve exponentially and quickly -- both the exciting and terrifying part. It will take smart and safe guidance on using these tools to truly take advantage of their power. Stay curious, my friends! #ShePowersAI #HRandAI #GenAI

Dropping big newsletter news for Unraveling AI friends and fans. Yes, I’m still having twins. No, the newsletter won’t be going away. Instead… …We’re moving the newsletter to Beehiiv! And, if you want to keep up with the latest and greatest — I’ll need you to subscribe by sharing your details. ??in comments. My promise to you with this transition: ?? Shared resources and tools to support your AI journey ?? Greater connection and engagement ?? Even more practical and applicable AI content What else do you want to see?!? Appreciate your likes, comments, and reposts to spread the word!