AI is a team sport – one with profound implications for an organisation’s people. That alone is reason enough for human resources leaders to take an active role in shaping their organisation’s AI strategy.

iTnews has just published my State of HR Tech Report 2025, and while AI dominates the conversation, what stands out is the strong duty of care HR leaders feel for their people during this period of rapid change.

Alongside AI, the familiar priorities remain: creating productive workplaces, developing skills, improving recruitment, and nurturing supportive, high-performing cultures. Technology remains central in enabling these outcomes, particularly the shift toward HRIS platforms that don’t just streamline HR workflows but genuinely improve the day-to-day experience of the people who rely on them.

Yet through every chapter, AI looms as both a catalyst and a challenge. While its long-term effects are still emerging, its short-term risks and responsibilities fall squarely into the hands of HR leaders. The future may be uncertain, but the need for thoughtful leadership today is not.

If you’d like to explore the full findings, you can read all four chapters of the report here.