Sara Skowronski

AI is changing how companies hire, manage employees, and get work done. But are businesses prepared for the HR, compliance, and workplace challenges that come with it?

In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, Keith sits down with Sara Skowronski of EOS HR and AI Consulting to explore how small businesses can adopt AI while protecting their people, data, and organization.

With 25+ years of HR and employment law experience and expertise in AI consulting, Sara shares a practical perspective on where AI and HR intersect, from hiring and employee policies to training and productivity.

They discuss:

• Why every company needs an AI policy
• The HR risks of employees using personal AI tools
• How AI can affect hiring and recruitment
• Why humans must remain involved in AI-assisted hiring decisions
• How AI can dramatically reduce repetitive HR work
• Why AI training needs to be specific to each role
• The difference between AI literacy and simply knowing how to use ChatGPT
• Who should own AI implementation inside a company
• How small businesses can increase productivity without immediately increasing headcount
• Sara's AI Clarity Roadmap
• How Sara uses a personal AI chief of staff to stay focused
• Why clear expectations remain one of the most important parts of managing employees

If you're a founder, HR leader, or business owner trying to understand how AI will change your workforce, this conversation offers a practical starting point.