I keep building things and then not knowing how to talk about them.

Not because they're complicated. Because every time I sit down to write a LinkedIn post, I realize the thing I want to say is actually 1,200 words long :)

So I'm putting it all in a new blog. I want us to share what we're building and to show that getting there isn't nearly as intimidating as it sounds. I started where most people start. I made a lot of mistakes. I lost track of time in my home office more than once. And I got somewhere I couldn't have imagined a year ago.

The first post is about the last year: starting with ChatGPT and job descriptions, learning to connect to data, joining Formation Bio, and eventually building tools with Claude Code that I use every single day that have fundamentally changed how I work.

Special shout out to those I've met along the way. Jason Miller , Joe Atkinson and the entire PromptMates community - it's been so fun to learn how to do this in talent together! If you're curious what that actually looks like inside a company that takes AI seriously, I hope you'll read it. https://lnkd.in/eiGPccRK

I’ve been using AI in HR for months — here are the tools that actually changed my workflow
As a Global HR Director with years leading people operations across aviation, corporate shared services, and high-growth enterprises, I used to spend hours on policy drafting, reporting, content creation, payroll, and research.

I integrated these AI tools into my daily HR practice. The result? Faster strategic decisions, 95% grievance reduction, 50% lower cost-per-hire, 100% POSH compliance, and far more time for actual people leadership instead of admin drudgery.

Here are the AI tools that genuinely transformed my workflow:

1. Gamma (Branding & Communication + Content & Presentation)
Instantly creates stunning employer branding carousels, LinkedIn hiring posts, executive presentations, and training decks — from full day to 10–15 minutes.

2. ChatGPT + Claude + Gemini (HR Digital Transformation & AI)
My go-to for drafting HR policies, NDAs, job descriptions, grievance responses, and POSH training content. Cut document turnaround by ~70% while maintaining full compliance.

3. NotebookLM + Julius (HR Analytics & Reporting + AI Productivity)
NotebookLM turns reports/meeting notes into instant summaries and audio podcasts. Julius supercharges data analysis for workforce metrics and MIS reporting.

4. Grok + Perplexity (Research & Insights)
Real-time, accurate research on labor laws, market benchmarks, and HR trends — without paywalls. Perfect for quick leadership advisory.

5. Merlin + WhisperFlow + Formula. dog (AI Productivity & Knowledge Management)
Meeting transcription, action-item extraction, and workflow automation. Freed up hours every week.

6. Naukri Maestro + LinkedIn Recruiter + Zwayam + DoSelect (Talent Acquisition & ATS)
AI-powered sourcing, screening, and candidate matching that shortened hiring cycles
dramatically and lowered cost-per-hire by 50%.

7. Yoodli + Playground (Employee Experience & Learning + Branding)
AI communication coaching and creative visuals that boosted engagement and employer branding.

8. Debugcode (Technical & Automation Skills)
AI-powered code debugging and workflow automation for custom HR solutions.

Bottom line: AI didn’t replace the human side of HR — it amplified it. I now spend more time on crisis resolution, leadership advisory, culture building, and strategic transformation.

These AI tools helped deliver measurable outcomes: 95% faster grievance closure, 50% reduced cost-per-hire, 100% payroll accuracy, and stronger employer branding.

If you’re in HR or talent, which AI tools have actually moved the needle for you in the last year? Drop your favorites in the comments!