For most organizations, onboarding is a missed opportunity. We treat it like a frantic sprint through compliance paperwork and IT setups, leaving our newest team members feeling more processed than welcomed. When we treat onboarding as a checklist, we are not just creating a forgettable experience; we are actively contributing to early turnover.

HR touches every aspect of a company’s people strategy, and AI is, at its core, about people. But nearly half admitted HR leadership has little or no involvement. HR must first understand one of the most important distinctions in AI: the difference between public and private systems.

Managing is not about power; it is about responsibility. When leaders remember that their role is to guide, support, and grow the people around them, productivity takes care of itself.