AI Assessment

Strategy

Aligning AI initiatives and HR’s strategic objectives is essential for creating impact through AI. This element assesses whether your HR team has a shared understanding of why AI is being adopted, what success looks like, and which use cases are most relevant and feasible.

To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

The purpose for adopting AI within HR is clear.*

We have defined what successful AI adoption looks like within HR and how it will be measured.*

We have identified feasible AI use cases in HR that are aligned with our strategic objectives.*

Governance

Effective AI governance is a cornerstone of AI readiness. It helps HR use AI in a responsible, ethical, and trustworthy way. This element looks at whether your HR team has considered the risks that come with using AI and whether you’ve started to put the right policies and practices in place to use AI safely and responsibly.

To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

We have considered the data, privacy, security, compliance, and legal risks of using AI.*

We have an AI policy in place, along with guidelines for use.*

We have established processes to ensure legal compliance and identify and mitigate potential risks.*

Technology

For AI to deliver real value in HR, the right technical foundations must be in place. To ensure readiness, your HR team must understand HR’s data and tools and know whether the underlying systems are ready to support the successful use and scaling of AI in everyday HR work.

To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

We have a process to manage data quality, ownership, and access.*

We are aware of the tools and data needed to implement AI solutions.*

We have a process in place to ensure our technology infrastructure supports AI and is scalable.*

People

Getting the people side of AI right is essential. This means helping HR teams understand what AI can do, why it matters, and how it fits into their daily work. This element looks at whether HR professionals are open to using AI, whether leaders are championing it, and whether AI is already starting to show up in daily practice.

To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

Our HR teams see the benefits of adopting different AI tools.*

Our leadership team sees the value of using AI.*

Our team is already using approved AI solutions in our daily operations.*

Skills

Having the right skills is key to using AI in HR responsibly and effectively. This element looks at whether your HR team has the knowledge and ability to use AI tools well, and whether they’re being supported with the training, experiences, and guidance needed to keep learning and growing

To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

Our HR team has the skills to use AI effectively and responsibly.*

Our team has the opportunity to apply and practice their AI skills.*

We offer ongoing opportunities for AI skills development.*