Build an AI strategy for the HR function with this practical book written specifically for future-focused HR leaders.
Is your HR function ready to lead with AI or is it at risk of being left behind?
AI Strategy for HR by Natalie Shiels is a practical guide for CHROs, HR directors and senior talent leaders who need to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the people function to drive organizational performance and workforce resilience.
Written by an expert with experience in both HR and AI, this book shows how to transform HR from a passive observer into a proactive, data-driven strategic partner. It explains the urgency, opportunities and risks of AI adoption and provides a clear roadmap for building, implementing and scaling an AI strategy that aligns with business goals.
You'll learn how to:
- Build and execute a robust AI strategy for HR
- Select and integrate the right AI tools across the employee lifecycle
- Navigate ethical, legal and governance issues in AI adoption
- Use people analytics for workforce planning and succession
- Lead cultural change and prepare HR teams for AI-enabled transformation
Covering every stage of the employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding to L&D, retention and reward, AI Strategy for HR equips senior leaders to future-proof the HR function, strengthen decision-making and deliver measurable business value.
Themes include: AI in HR, people analytics, workforce planning, digital transformation, HR strategy, ethical AI
Section - One: Why AI Strategy Matters for HR
Chapter - 01: Why AI Strategy Matters for HR;
Section - Two: What AI Strategy for HR Actually Is
Chapter - 02: From Business and People Strategy to AI Choices;
Chapter - 03: The New Role of HR in the AI AGE;
Section - Three: The Capability Foundations
Chapter - 04: Building Data Readiness for AI in HR;
Chapter - 05: Building AI Literacy and Capability in HR;
Chapter - 06: Governance, Ethics, Trust and Responsible AI in HR;
Section - Four: Applying AI Across HR: from lifecycle to portfolio
Chapter - 07: AI in Talent Acquisition and Onboarding;
Chapter - 08: AI for Skills, Learning and Internal Mobility;
Chapter - 09: AI in Performance, Engagement and Everyday Work;
Chapter - 10: AI-Enabled Workforce Planning and People Analytics;
Chapter - 11: Assessing Readiness and Designing Your AI Patterns;
Chapter - 12: Building the HR AI Roadmap;
Section - Five: Leading AI-enabled HR Transformation
Chapter - 13: Evolving the HR Operating Model, Roles and Skills;
Chapter - 14: Change, Communication and Culture for AI in HR;
Chapter - 15: Sustaining and Updating Your AI HR Strategy
Natalie Sheils is the Founder and CEO of Talenaut, an AI platform for recruiters. Prior to this she held numerous senior HR roles including Chief People Officer at Mosaic Group and Global Director of Human Resources at Transfast, a Mastercard company. She now works with HR teams to help them to build and implement an AI strategy in their HR team and speaks about AI at HR events across Europe. She is based in London, UK.
