What the State of AI says about us
Turns out, the future of work is happening right now.
Welcome to FullStack HR, and an extra welcome to the 43 people who have signed up since last week.
If you haven’t yet subscribed, join the 10000+ smart, curious HR folks by subscribing here:
Happy Saturday
While in Vegas, I sat down with
one of the most insightful voices in the HR tech space, to talk about where AI and HR are actually heading.It’s a grounded, forward-looking conversation about what happens when HR stops “experimenting” with AI and starts building real capability.
You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch the full video:
Now, here’s what’s been on my radar this week 👇
🧠 Topics I’m engaging with
Meta turns AI adoption into a game.
Meta is now actively tracking how employees use AI internally – and has even created a game to boost usage. It’s a clear sign of how quickly AI adoption is being institutionalized: from experiments to KPIs. The question is how far you can push it before it feels like control instead of learning.
👉 Meta tracks employees’ AI use, creates game to boost adoption
The labor market impact of AI is still ambiguous.
Yale’s Budget Lab summarizes the current research: so far, AI has mostly reshaped work rather than replaced it. The biggest productivity gains happen when humans and AI collaborate – not when one tries to replace the other.
👉 Evaluating the Impact of AI on the Labor Market: The Current State of Affairs
41% of managers use AI for performance reviews.
A new survey shows that four in ten managers already use AI to write or revise performance evaluations. It raises questions about authenticity, trust, and how “human” HR communication should remain.
👉 The Latest on AI in Workplace Emails
Companies prioritize AI before new hires.
According to a new BSI report, 31% of business leaders now explore AI solutions before hiring new people and 41% say AI enables staff reductions. That puts real pressure on HR to demonstrate the value of reskilling and internal mobility.
👉 Explore AI before hiring people
The State of AI Report 2025 is out.
The annual State of AI report is always a must-read. This year’s edition highlights the explosion of agentic systems, the shift in compute power, and the first wave of regulation-driven adaptation across industries. Essential context for anyone shaping AI strategy inside organizations.
👉 State of AI Report 2025
⚙️ Tools to try
Humata HR – chat with your internal HR docs.
A privacy-first interface to query your policies, onboarding materials, or internal playbooks. All data stays local, making it perfect for HR teams handling sensitive content.
👉 Humata HR
LinkSkill AI – upskill your team through conversation.
A new AI-driven learning coach that builds personalized skill paths based on short, real-time chat interactions. Think of it as adaptive micro-learning for the flow of work, perfect for organizations exploring AI-based L&D.
👉 LinkSkill AI
Mint HCM – open-source human capital management.
An open-source HCM platform focused on transparency and community-driven development. Combines traditional HR functions with new AI modules for talent and competency mapping, great for teams wanting flexibility without vendor lock-in.
👉 Mint HCM
🔁 Important updates
ChatGPT launches Agent Builder.
OpenAI now lets anyone create and deploy custom AI agents directly inside ChatGPT — no coding required. Expect a wave of internal HR and leadership bots soon.