Dave Zielinski

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Build-It-Yourself AI Agents: Custom Apps Transform HR Processes

3 weeks ago | shrm.org | Dave Zielinski

HR must always include human intelligence and oversight of AI in decision-making in hiring and firing, a legal expert said at SHRM24. She added that HR can ensure compliance by meeting the strictest AI standards, which will be in Colorado’s upcoming AI law. The proliferation of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and the ensuing expected increase in productivity and efficiency, could help usher in the four-day workweek, some experts predict.
Why a 'Data First' Mindset is Key to Making AI Work in HR

1 month ago | shrm.org | Dave Zielinski

Why Data Hygiene MattersWhile investing resources in something as prosaic as data hygiene may not match the allure of purchasing a shiny new AI platform, experts have noted that data management is a critical step that is often overlooked at the peril of HR functions.
Shadow AI Is on the Rise: Why It Matters to HR

1 month ago | shrm.org | Dave Zielinski

The wealth of workforce productivity and efficiency benefits created by AI have made believers of many human resource and information technology executives. Yet one growing use of the technology — known as “shadow AI” — has caused a heightened level of concern and attention among leaders in those areas. Shadow AI involves the use of unauthorized artificial intelligence tools by employees seeking ways to do their jobs faster, better, or with less friction.
How AI Is Transforming Deskless Jobs, Skills, and Career Paths

2 months ago | shrm.org | Dave Zielinski

Implications for Worker Reskilling, Job Growth The Forrester study co-authored by Le Clair found the use of AI in deskless roles is causing job growth prospects, work patterns, skill requirements, and operating models to change. Many organizations have struggled to adapt to those changes. “[M]ost companies don’t have the competencies to implement physical automation well,” the Forrester study said.
Digital Tools Help Combat Growing Worker Well-Being Issues

Oct 9, 2024 | shrm.org | Dave Zielinski

Recent studies show that employees of all stripes are experiencing poor well-being, and more organizations are turning to digital wellness tools to help address the growing problem. Apps, chatbots, websites, and wearables—many enhanced by evolving artificial intelligence—are helping workers cope with mental, physical, and financial wellness issues in ways that prove convenient to their schedules and reduce stigma.
Experts Share Criteria for Choosing a Small-Business HRIS

Aug 21, 2024 | shrm.org | Dave Zielinski

Investing in a human resource information system (HRIS) is a milestone moment for a small business, suggesting a level of growth and success that requires a more formal and efficient way of managing HR processes. Small HR departments that have decided it’s time to move beyond spreadsheets and paper documents to purchase a modern HRIS have a growing number of options—and more are making that transition to an HRIS.
How AI Is Turbocharging Candidate Relationship Management Systems

Aug 8, 2024 | shrm.org | Dave Zielinski

Candidate relationship management (CRM) systems have become an essential part of recruiting technology stacks, helping recruiters build and nurture pipelines of previously vetted talent, candidates who have yet to apply, and others who can expand a pool of potential applicants for hard-to-fill jobs. Despite that value, recent research shows many recruiters are dissatisfied with their current CRM systems.
How AI, Voluntary Moves Are Impacting Corporate Relocation

Jul 30, 2024 | shrm.org | Dave Zielinski

The corporate relocation industry hasn’t been immune to trends buffeting the workplace—such as the rise of artificial intelligence, labor shortages, and the mainstreaming of hybrid work models. New studies show those developments and others are leading organizations to rethink their relocation strategies and adopt more unconventional policies to adapt to the needs of employees in the post-pandemic workforce.
How AI Is Redesigning, Not Replacing, HR and Other Jobs

Jul 24, 2024 | shrm.org | Dave Zielinski

As AI makes deeper inroads into organizations, employee concerns about the technology continue to grow. According to research from Gartner, those fears are primarily centered on job loss, as well as potential bias stemming from AI. Experts say most organizations aren’t addressing those concerns well, which can undermine their growing investments in AI, impact employee morale, and spawn even more distrust of promising technology.
Fly Fishing 2024's Cicadapacolypse: When Broods Collide

May 7, 2024 | flyfisherman.com | Dave Zielinski

This article appears in the June-July 2024 issue of Fly Fisherman, available at your local fly shop, magazine stand, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, or major book retailer. In the year 1803, Ludwig van Beethoven was entering the peak of his popularity at the age of 33.