Using AI at Work (and in Life)

Hey Besties!

You made it! Wednesday vibes are here, and we’ve got another episode packed with workplace stories and tips. This week, we’re covering everything from made-up job titles to AI trends, so grab your coffee (or whatever gets you through the week), and let’s get started.

In This Episode:

• Intro Story: We flash back to the time Ashley made up her own job title while living in Australia (When you find yourself in a role that doesn’t exist on the org chart, you get creative, right?).

• Corporate Cringe Speak: It’s the phrase you’ve probably heard 6 times already today: “Are we all aligned on this?” (Aligned like what - our chakras, our calendars or our lunch orders?) Let’s break down why this word is so used in corporate (and how it has something in common with Leigh’s name)

• Hot Topic: AI at work - fleeting trend or best friend? We’re breaking down how it’s being used, plus a funny twist on how “ChatGPT” sounds in French. Beyond the humor, we’ll share tips on making the most of AI tools at work and life (and why it’s not taking our jobs yet).

• Questions & Comments: If your team becomes more efficient, how much more cane you give them? It’s a common approach from leaders… until you realize that always operating at full throttle is exhausting. (we’re “unpacking” (shout out to previous Corporate Cringe Speak) ways to keep productivity high without running your team into the ground).

Discussion Guide – For Your Next HR Besties Meetup or Team Check-In:

• The Title of All Titles: What’s the most creative (or perhaps funniest) title you’ve ever seen or used? How much does a title really matter in getting your work done or feeling valued?

• “Aligned” or Declined?: Does “aligned” make agreement sound more official?

• AI at Work: How do you use AI at work? How can we make sure teams know how to use it responsibly, and also creatively?

• Balancing Efficiency & Burnout: When people become more efficient, how can we reward that without just adding more work to everyone’s plates?

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“ChatGPT, can you please make Friday come sooner?!”

XOXO, Your HR Besties

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