Overview
A practical, insight-driven session designed for HR professionals who want to move beyond basics and strategically deploy AI in day-to-day operations while maintaining compliance, control, and credibility.
Why should you Attend
Why This Matters for HR in 2026
AI is already influencing hiring decisions, employee communications, investigations, documentation, and policy development. But with that power comes increased exposure:
- Legal discoverability of AI-generated content
- Risks tied to bias, discrimination, and inconsistent outputs
- Data privacy and confidentiality vulnerabilities
- Compliance challenges across federal and state employment laws
This session equips HR professionals to leverage AI confidently-without creating legal or ethical risk.
Areas Covered in the Session
Deep Dive: ChatGPT vs Claude AI in HR Contexts
- How each system is designed (training approach, reasoning style, guardrails)
- Key differences in:
- Tone and communication style
- Handling sensitive workplace scenarios
- Policy and documentation generation
- Risk tolerance and refusals
- Strengths and limitations of each platform for HR-specific use
Advanced Prompting for HR & Leadership Functions
Move beyond simple prompts and learn structured, high-impact prompting:
- Role-based prompting (HR Director, Employment Counsel, Investigator)
- Context layering for accurate outputs
- Controlling tone, legal sensitivity, and documentation quality
- Building reusable prompt frameworks for:
- Performance management conversations
- Employee relations and conflict response
- Investigations and documentation
- Policy drafting and revisions
- Recruiting workflows and candidate messaging
Legal Risk, Compliance & Ethical Exposure
- When AI-generated content becomes discoverable in litigation
- Discrimination and bias risks in AI-assisted decisions
- U.S. regulatory landscape (state laws, EEOC considerations)
- Global considerations impacting U.S. employers (GDPR, EU AI Act)
Data Privacy & Security: What HR Must Know
- What data AI systems may store, retain, or learn from
- Differences in how ChatGPT and Claude handle user inputs
- Risks of entering confidential employee data
- Internal policy requirements for safe AI usage
- Government access considerations and enterprise safeguards
High-Impact HR Use Cases
How to use AI as a strategic partner-not just a tool:
- Drafting compliant, clear, and consistent HR communications
- Accelerating research on complex employee relations issues
- Enhancing training content and leadership development
- Improving documentation quality and response time
- Supporting decision-making without replacing HR judgment
Building a Safe & Effective AI Strategy in HR
- When to use AI-and when not to
- Creating internal AI usage policies for HR teams
- Evaluating tools, integrations, and enterprise options
- Establishing guardrails for ethical and compliant use
- Resources, templates, and implementation guidance
- Handouts, links, and trusted sources
Who Will Benefit
- 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
Speaker Profile
Wendy Sellers known as "The HR Lady®," is a dedicated business partner, HR consultant, speaker, and trainer who specializes in understanding the unique culture and goals of organizations. Her focus is on building effective HR policies, employee training, and management courses to help businesses and employees succeed.
Wendy's expertise stems from personal experience, as she entered the field of HR without a clear plan and faced numerous challenges along the way. This has made her authentic, transparent, and results-oriented, with a commitment to providing practical solutions without hidden agendas. She is The HR Lady®: Realistic, Honest, and Reliable.