You probably use AI in your HR department, whether it is built into the tools you use or you ask ChatGPT to help you with a difficult email. There’s a strange trend that I’ve observed: Some people are proud to completely avoid AI.
Not only in HR but also in almost all areas of business. They act as if working hard makes their job more meaningful. The truth is that good work doesn’t require effort. It’s all about impact.
Remote doesn’t view AI as a threat against human potential. We see AI as a means to scale up human potential. HR teams that manage global, distributed work are busy. AI allows them to focus on the important things: creating smarter, inclusive, efficient and adaptable teams.
No one gets a bonus for taking the long route. Customers don’t really care how you arrived, they just want to know that you were there.
AI can help you to do better.
Fear is a major factor in the resistance to AI. People are afraid of job losses, losing control and what AI could mean. This fear is misguided. AI isn’t replacing people. It improves their work. It’s not a question of whether we should use it, but how.
Not only me, but many others are saying the same thing. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said it best, “You won’t lose your jobs to AI. You’ll lose them to someone using AI.”
It’s obvious that AI isn’t perfect. It is not perfect. It may make mistakes. It’s not the reason to avoid using it. It’s an opportunity to improve its use. Don’t forget that today is the worst day for AI. It is only going to get better. It will become faster, smarter and more reliable. It works best in conjunction with humans. The prompts that we give to tools like generative AI determine their quality.
Here are two examples of how AI has made a difference in Remote.
AI is a skill equaliser for global hiring
Hiring bias has been baked into hiring for years – who knows you, where did you study, where do you live. AI can change this. It looks at what people can do and not where they come from.
A self-taught programmer in Lagos, Nigeria can compete with Harvard graduates if they have the right tools. AI can help level the playing fields, and combined with remote working, it opens up doors that were previously closed.
Data-driven Productivity
AI makes the work easier. Smart tools can help manage workloads and automate busywork. They also reduce the need for micromanagement.
AI-based scheduling tools eliminate time zone confusion. Predictive analytics shows when teams are at high risk of burnout. This allows people to focus on more meaningful, focused work.
The AI strategic lever: the way forward
Not all jobs will change overnight and not everyone must become an AI expert. Leaders must pay attention. This is not a gimmick – this is a real change. Humans and machines are the new “humans against machines”.
The headlines may sound grim – jobs at entry level under threat and unprepared workforces. But AI is not a runaway force. It’s just a tool. You will build more resilient, stronger teams if you learn it and use it. If you’re still skeptical, ask yourself: Are you more concerned with how the work is done or what it is?
AI helps us do more, faster. That’s what AI is all about.
