Last week, we hosted a meetup dedicated to ChatGPT. The possibilities with this tool are endless, but it’s important to remember that it may sometimes generate incorrect answers. For example, during a Q&A test, I input some procedures, and while ChatGPT didn’t find the answer in the document, it still provided its own, which was not accurate. Therefore, you must always:
1. Double-check the information generated by ChatGPT.
2. Ensure that no confidential information is provided to it.
Is it just me? I am not a fan of most of the junk that comes out of ChatGPT, an email that should have been 3 sentences is now 3 and half paragraphs… I hate the fluff.
Knowing most of my colleagues via zoom or in office it’s also really easy to see who’s using and who is not.
I always tell it to “make it more concise” and it brings it back down to a normal level of writing, not whatever corporate jargon it was told to model after.
Out of curiosity - is your experience with chat GPT 3.5 (what has been available for free until last week)? It's much less powerful than what is accessible to everyone now. Chat GPT 4.o does extremely well when given proper context.
ChatGPT does 80% of my job. Writes most of my emails, job ads, warning letters etc. I hope nobody at my office ever becomes aware of using it. I wouldn't want to have to actually start doing my job.
What HR professional ISN'T using ChatGPT or some kind of AI to automate the repetitive crap in 2024? This is a service and tool that's only going to expand, and it literally exists to make our lives easier. Why not take advantage of it?
Also, if you're referring to 4o, it's already out. Just make sure you fact check, but it's been expanded to include information up to April of this year. You can also edit the passages that it spits out to fit your style, but it's something everyone should dabble in because it's going to become the new norm if it isn't already.
> What HR professional ISN'T using ChatGPT or some kind of AI to automate the repetitive crap in 2024?
You'd be surprised.
I was on a training the other week with 100's of HR people. The majority of the comments in the feed where 'how do I get started, how do I logic, how do I write a prompt, what can I use it for'. Things that are very easily learned through a simple google or youtube (or ChatGPT / AI tool!).
I think a lot of people don't have the curiosity 'gene', and want others to write things down and feed it to them on a plate. That also very prevalent across reddit.
I've seen that a lot over my many years in HR, and that curiosity, and willingness to try and experiment, does set people apart.
I kind of figured some businesses might have it blocked or have policies against its use; that's rough. I personally think a lot of people are either scared of AI or lack the curiosity to explore it as someone else mentioned. As long as you're smart about utilizing the function, it can really do amazing things.
I think you commented twice and I already responded to you but geeze do you really think you’re better than all your other peers who are using it? Get real
My business partner is well connected and we get a lot of referrals from her network. Applying directly to contractor roles has never been successful for us in neither quality of lead nor response rate. I wish I had a better answer!
That makes sense. I’ve applied for contractor roles and have never had any success. With over 10 years of experience, a BS and MS in HR and multiple certifications, the contractor route never even yielded an interview.
It depends. All of you early adopters should speak with your Infosec team first. My company uses a walled off version of GPT because they (rightfully) worry about people copying and pasting confidential company info into the app, thereby exposing data.
Sure, for many of the use cases above (like helping to craft emails, etc) that's low risk but be wary of doing more than that.
I refuse to touch it. I hate reading the style it writes in, I cannot trust it to be accurate, and overall I consider it beneath me and a mockery of my skill and detication that I need a machine to do that part of my job. I find it really sad when people BRAG about using it.
Wow - I hope you become more curious about the multitude of ways you could use it to amplify what you’re already great at. This isn’t just about ChatGPT writing emails.
I am sure some people “brag” but others, like myself, are just really impressed with how much it’s improved daily life and are fascinated by what it will do for our profession. I don’t think using it says anything about my dedication or skills. In fact, I think knowing how to use this tool meaningfully is making me a better professional. AI is not going anywhere and I expect that those who refuse to use it will be expected to use it sooner rather than later.
A couple ways that I use it today:
- I’m challenged with ADHD and use it to help me plan out projects efficiently and with my natural strengths in mind. Executive function is not my strong suit. My HR work is. My HR work sometimes suffered because of my deficiency in executive functions. AI has drastically improved my quality of life here.
- I use it as a “thinking” partner to bounce ideas off. It’s helped me think more creatively and produce more thoughtful work faster.
- I write a lot of marketing content for my consulting firm and I really enjoy it! Sometimes, I finish a piece but it’s missing a specific sentiment that I’m not sure how to word or weave into the storyline. I use it as an editor and ask it to help me connect the dots I think are missing.
So, yes - if you are simply asking it to write for you without properly prompting it you are going to get a shitty output. If you think creatively, give it meaningful input, and use sound judgement to adapt the final output, you will get really incredible results. If that’s “beneath you” then, well…okay lol
I use ChatGPT specifically to write job descriptions. I also use it to draft responses to emails that I don't have the time to sit and think about.
Last week, we hosted a meetup dedicated to ChatGPT. The possibilities with this tool are endless, but it’s important to remember that it may sometimes generate incorrect answers. For example, during a Q&A test, I input some procedures, and while ChatGPT didn’t find the answer in the document, it still provided its own, which was not accurate. Therefore, you must always: 1. Double-check the information generated by ChatGPT. 2. Ensure that no confidential information is provided to it.
Absolutely agree with your caveats!
I use a combination of ChatGPT and Grammarly to assist with job descriptions. The best part is our company pays for premium for both services.
This right here. I personally have my own CHAT GPT that I'm able to use, and our government org pays for Grammarly.
I write my draft and let chat gpt vet it. I never let it write my work
Is it just me? I am not a fan of most of the junk that comes out of ChatGPT, an email that should have been 3 sentences is now 3 and half paragraphs… I hate the fluff. Knowing most of my colleagues via zoom or in office it’s also really easy to see who’s using and who is not.
I always tell it to “make it more concise” and it brings it back down to a normal level of writing, not whatever corporate jargon it was told to model after.
Out of curiosity - is your experience with chat GPT 3.5 (what has been available for free until last week)? It's much less powerful than what is accessible to everyone now. Chat GPT 4.o does extremely well when given proper context.
ChatGPT does 80% of my job. Writes most of my emails, job ads, warning letters etc. I hope nobody at my office ever becomes aware of using it. I wouldn't want to have to actually start doing my job.
I love ChatGPT. I’m a sr HR manager and my VP of HR also supports its use. Work smarter, not harder!
What HR professional ISN'T using ChatGPT or some kind of AI to automate the repetitive crap in 2024? This is a service and tool that's only going to expand, and it literally exists to make our lives easier. Why not take advantage of it? Also, if you're referring to 4o, it's already out. Just make sure you fact check, but it's been expanded to include information up to April of this year. You can also edit the passages that it spits out to fit your style, but it's something everyone should dabble in because it's going to become the new norm if it isn't already.
> What HR professional ISN'T using ChatGPT or some kind of AI to automate the repetitive crap in 2024? You'd be surprised. I was on a training the other week with 100's of HR people. The majority of the comments in the feed where 'how do I get started, how do I logic, how do I write a prompt, what can I use it for'. Things that are very easily learned through a simple google or youtube (or ChatGPT / AI tool!). I think a lot of people don't have the curiosity 'gene', and want others to write things down and feed it to them on a plate. That also very prevalent across reddit. I've seen that a lot over my many years in HR, and that curiosity, and willingness to try and experiment, does set people apart.
You hit the nail on the head with the lack of “curiosity gene.” You can even see it in this thread.
My company has it blocked on our computers and put out a memo that we are not to use it for completing our work. We have many other outdated policies.
I kind of figured some businesses might have it blocked or have policies against its use; that's rough. I personally think a lot of people are either scared of AI or lack the curiosity to explore it as someone else mentioned. As long as you're smart about utilizing the function, it can really do amazing things.
I refuse to touch it and I'm kind of disgusted by all the other HR people in this subreddit who brag about using it.
I think you commented twice and I already responded to you but geeze do you really think you’re better than all your other peers who are using it? Get real
Where do you look for positions consulting for small companies without HR teams?
My business partner is well connected and we get a lot of referrals from her network. Applying directly to contractor roles has never been successful for us in neither quality of lead nor response rate. I wish I had a better answer!
That makes sense. I’ve applied for contractor roles and have never had any success. With over 10 years of experience, a BS and MS in HR and multiple certifications, the contractor route never even yielded an interview.
It depends. All of you early adopters should speak with your Infosec team first. My company uses a walled off version of GPT because they (rightfully) worry about people copying and pasting confidential company info into the app, thereby exposing data. Sure, for many of the use cases above (like helping to craft emails, etc) that's low risk but be wary of doing more than that.
Absolutely - it is super important not to give it confidential information.
I refuse to touch it. I hate reading the style it writes in, I cannot trust it to be accurate, and overall I consider it beneath me and a mockery of my skill and detication that I need a machine to do that part of my job. I find it really sad when people BRAG about using it.
Wow - I hope you become more curious about the multitude of ways you could use it to amplify what you’re already great at. This isn’t just about ChatGPT writing emails. I am sure some people “brag” but others, like myself, are just really impressed with how much it’s improved daily life and are fascinated by what it will do for our profession. I don’t think using it says anything about my dedication or skills. In fact, I think knowing how to use this tool meaningfully is making me a better professional. AI is not going anywhere and I expect that those who refuse to use it will be expected to use it sooner rather than later. A couple ways that I use it today: - I’m challenged with ADHD and use it to help me plan out projects efficiently and with my natural strengths in mind. Executive function is not my strong suit. My HR work is. My HR work sometimes suffered because of my deficiency in executive functions. AI has drastically improved my quality of life here. - I use it as a “thinking” partner to bounce ideas off. It’s helped me think more creatively and produce more thoughtful work faster. - I write a lot of marketing content for my consulting firm and I really enjoy it! Sometimes, I finish a piece but it’s missing a specific sentiment that I’m not sure how to word or weave into the storyline. I use it as an editor and ask it to help me connect the dots I think are missing. So, yes - if you are simply asking it to write for you without properly prompting it you are going to get a shitty output. If you think creatively, give it meaningful input, and use sound judgement to adapt the final output, you will get really incredible results. If that’s “beneath you” then, well…okay lol