October I 2025
The Future of using AI in HR
Key insights for HR Leaders
Our new white paper brings together three leading HR voices and exclusive survey insights to explore how using HR in AI is shaping the people profession — from governance and leadership to the evolving CPO role.
Why download our AI & The Future of HR paper?
AI is changing the nature of work faster than most organisations can adapt. This white paper gives you:
- A snapshot of what’s working (and what isn’t)
- Frameworks and governance approaches to use now
- CPO perspectives on leading through technological change
- Benchmark data from HR professionals already using AI
As the deployment of artificial intelligence in human resources accelerates, these insights will help you lead confidently – whether you’re just starting to explore AI tools or refining a more advanced strategy.
Inside the White Paper
Three guest authors—two Chief People Officers and one HR Consultant—unpack the opportunities and challenges shaping AI in HR and what it means for the people profession.
The Case for AI Governance
As AI becomes embedded across recruitment, learning, and performance, the question isn’t whether to use it—but how to use it responsibly.
By Derren Young
Why HR Should Manage GenAI, Not the IT Team
From candidate experience to culture, AI’s biggest impacts are human, not technical.
by Keiran Ward
AI & The CPO Role
Why the next wave of AI transformation demands HR leadership — and how CPOs can champion responsible innovation across the organisation.
by Helen Matthews
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About the Contributors
Derren Young, Global HR Leader & AI Student, Global Tech Firm
A researcher and student on AI, Derren Young, is a highly accomplished Human Resources and People function leader with three decades of experience in media and creative industries. With a robust background working with renowned media & entertainment brands such as Electronic Arts (EA), Warner Music Group, and England Rugby, Derren has honed his expertise in people management on a global scale. Derren has held esteemed positions including Global Vice President of Human Resources at Visual Data and Global Head of L&D at Universal Music Group. A lifelong learner, Derren has completed a Certificate in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, further solidifying his commitment to innovation and excellence in HR leadership.
Helen Matthews, People Transformation & Culture Leader
With an illustrious career spanning prestigious organisations such as Ogilvy, the BBC, and Weber Shandwick, Helen Matthews is a trailblazer in revolutionising HR practices and leading people-first transformation. Known for placing people at the heart of organisational strategy, Helen has consistently turned forward-thinking ideas into practical, culture-shaping nitiatives that drive engagement and business growth.
Now, as AI reshapes the world of work, Helen helps organisations go beyond the hype — empowering their people to adopt AI in the workplace with confidence, curiosity, and a sense of purpose.
Keiran Ward, HR transformation and People Tech Expert
Keiran Ward is an independent consultant specialising in HR service transformation and People Technology. His experience spans the full range of HR and Learning SaaS, BPO, RPO, Expatriate Mobility and HR Outsourcing, including technology implementations and process improvements.
Keiran’s deep interest in HR technology deployment has expanded to cover Generative AI and uncovering its limitations in an HR context. This has led to him developing frameworks for defining AI usage, selecting vendors, and for managing the limitations of AI-led automations in HR and Learning environments.
What do these insights mean for you?
We’re a women-owned, B Corp accredited recruitment firm helping forward-thinking businesses hire smarter—with (and beyond) AI. Or connect directly with one of our consultants—we’d love to walk you through the insights and how they might apply to your team.
