Systems & Automation
Connected systems, agents, and the mechanics of leverage.
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The automation audit playbook
Most automation efforts fail because they start with "what can I automate?" The right question is "what problems am I trying to…
Production agents for People Ops
Most "agents" in People Ops are demos with ambition. The ones that survive contact with production share a pattern: data first…
Automation patterns that pay off
Six concrete workflow patterns we keep seeing work inside People functions. Built with n8n, an LLM, and a champion. Live in…
A workflow assessment framework for People Ops
Most People teams pick AI workflows by instinct or by what is loudest. A simple scoring framework — value, frequency, fit, risk…
The People Ops AI domain map
A map of where AI fits across the People function — from sourcing to offboarding — so you can see the whole estate before you…
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An AI policy blueprint for People teams
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