06/05/2026
"Last week, I tried my hand at using vibe coding to create a prototype CRM for my team. It took all of 20min. Inspired, I kept going (and ran out of free credits within the hour!) The process was simple, magical – and yet, a little unsettling.
As the code flowed seemingly effortlessly, I was struck again by how the AI transition wasn’t just a technological disruption, but a human disruption. As AI agents move from "tools" to "teammates," the question for HR leaders isn’t just what do we implement or upskill, it’s how do we hold people together while everything shifts beneath them?
For me, I believe that we have to be the human anchor, a steady point of reference. This means moving:
Beyond Rewriting Roles: HR’s job is to communicate transparently about what AI means for careers, not spin it, but actually tell people what's changing and what support exists.
Beyond Basic AI Upskilling: We must foster a culture that values long-term growth over short-term task efficiency.
Beyond Workflow Design: We need to partner with managers to ensure that when the "drudgery" is gone, the work that remains is actually meaningful.
The AI transition doesn't have to be a cold one. By focusing on relationships, trust, and dignity, HR ensures that technology serves the people, not the other way around.
Let’s be the anchor. ⚓️ "
At SHRI, we recognise leaders who are shaping the evolving role of HR. Dawn reminds us that even as work continues to transform, what matters most remains unchanged - how we support, connect, and show up for our people.
