Your AI Investment Depends on HR’s Readiness
Too many HR professionals lack the training to integrate AI effectively, leaving organizations exposed to missed opportunities and stalled adoption.
80%
of HR professionals report a beginner or intermediate understanding of AI.
Source: January 2025 Current Events Pulse, SHRM, 2025
74%
of companies have not developed the necessary set of capabilities to move beyond proofs of concept and generate tangible value.
Source: Boston Consulting Group, 2024
42%
of HR professionals who don’t use AI report insufficient knowledge or training is their biggest barrier.
Source: January 2025 Current Events Pulse, SHRM, 2025
AI Doesn't Drive Value. Your People Do.
AI ambition is high but execution often lags. Technology alone doesn’t create transformation. Organizations see measurable returns when they build workforce confidence and embed AI into real workflows.
SHRM’s AI solutions guide HR leaders along their AI journey with structured pathways based on their team’s readiness.
SHRM’s AI solutions help HR leaders:
- Accelerate AI adoption by aligning people, processes, and priorities around business impact.
- Reduce risk and uncertainty with clear guardrails for responsible, effective AI use.
- Deliver faster decisions, streamlined workflows, and stronger organizational performance through AI-ready HR teams.
Wherever you begin, SHRM helps you turn AI investment into sustained organizational advantage.
AI + HI Specialty Credential
A collaborative learning experience that equips HR leaders to translate AI into action, aligning teams on strategy, strengthening governance, and applying AI to drive responsible innovation and workforce impact.
AI + HI Project
An immersive, hands-on experience where HR leaders apply AI in real scenarios, build practical capability, and leave equipped to implement AI responsibly, strengthen decision-making, and drive workforce performance.
AI Enablement for HR
A tailored enablement program that helps HR teams move from AI interest to execution, combining readiness assessments, hands-on training, and implementation guidance to drive responsible adoption and measurable business impact at scale.
From AI Curiosity to Action
Explore insights designed to help HR leaders understand where AI fits, what to prioritize, and how to move forward with confidence.
Explore how AI is reshaping HR, what’s slowing adoption, and why HR leadership is key to building an AI-ready organization.
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AI Enablement for HR
Generic training doesn’t change behavior. SHRM’s AI Enablement for HR program delivers tailored assessments, hands-on training, and practical resources that equip HR leaders and their teams to adopt AI with confidence, integrate it into daily work, and scale impact across the organization.
- Functional AI Readiness Assessments
Evaluate your organization’s AI capabilities and align your team’s readiness with your unique business needs. - Live Virtual Training
Learn from AI experts through interactive training sessions on real-word, practical AI applications, ensuring your team is ready to integrate AI with confidence and precision. - Hands-on Implementation Guides
Develop a clear AI adoption roadmap, tailored to your organization’s goals, so your team can execute with purpose and efficiency. - On-Demand Resource Library
Remote, continuous learning with exclusive access to a rich repository of tools, insights, and resources for ongoing upskilling.
Latest News & Trends for AI + Human Ingenuity
Explore SHRM’s curated research and practical tools that help HR leaders track AI developments and apply them to drive smarter decisions and stronger outcomes.
AI Won’t Wait — Neither Can You
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Ready to Turn AI into Impact?
Bridge the gap between AI potential and business impact by empowering HR to lead with purpose. Our program equips your team with tailored training, practical tools, and ongoing resources to drive adoption that lasts.
The AI+HI Project 2026
Where Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence Converge
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