A practical framework for governing AI in HR

Hello H.A.I.R. Community,

AI is moving quickly into HR and recruitment. What was once experimental is now part of everyday systems — from CV screening to engagement analytics. But here is the reality: the real competitive edge will not come from who adopts these tools the fastest. It will come from who governs them best.

That is why I have written A Universal Governance Framework for AI in HR.

The framework distils the fragmented global regulatory landscape — from the EU AI Act to UK equality law to US bias audit requirements — into six clear, actionable principles that any organisation can adopt:

1. Accountability and governance

2. Transparency and explainability

3. Fairness and bias mitigation

4. Human oversight and contestability

5. Privacy and security by design

6. Workforce competency and AI literacy

It also includes a practical roadmap for implementation and guidance on anticipating the next wave of regulation.

This is not about slowing down innovation. It is about giving HR leaders the confidence to use AI responsibly, defend their processes under scrutiny, and build trust with candidates and employees alike.

You can request your copy of the full framework here.

While I’ve got you…Training offer: 25% off for subscribers

Later this month I am running two three-hour live workshops designed to make recruiters and HR leaders confident and compliant in their use of AI:

• The AI-Ready Recruiter – 26 August

• AI Readiness for HR Leaders – 28 August

Both sessions focus on hands-on frameworks, prompt engineering, and the governance guardrails you need to avoid risk. As a subscriber you can claim 50% off using voucher code SUBSCRIBER.

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Until next time,

Martyn

H.A.I.R. (AI in HR) 

Putting the AI in HR. Safely.