AI in Public Sector HR: A Powerful Tool with Complex Challenges

2025 CALPELRA Annual Training Conference 
#CALPELRA2025: Moving Forward, Together 1975-2025 

California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)'s 2025 Annual Training Conference, the 50th annual CALPELRA conference, will be held in beautiful Monterey, California, the week of November 18 - 21.

AALRR partner Nate Kowalski and David Albaugh Adm. Services Mgr. City of Yorba Linda are scheduled to speak at the 2025 CALPELRA Annual Training Conference. They will present...

AI in Public Sector HR: A Powerful Tool with Complex Challenges

Three years after the public release of ChatGPT, generative AI has sparked both excitement and concern across the public sector. Is it the key to transforming knowledge work, improving efficiency, and enhancing HR decision-making? Or does it pose an existential risk—introducing bias, misinformation, employee brain rot, and legal liabilities that agencies are unprepared to manage? Public sector HR professionals are at the forefront of these conversations. From recruitment and workforce development to policy enforcement and service delivery, AI is already reshaping how government agencies operate. But alongside the opportunities come critical questions: What policies must be in place to ensure safe ethical AI use? How do we safeguard public trust while leveraging AI-driven efficiencies? What legal risks must HR leaders proactively address?Join this dynamic session to explore the role of generative AI in public sector HR. Co-presented through the perspectives of an experienced employment lawyer and a seasoned HR leader, this discussion will provide practical insights on how HR professionals can navigate AI’s impact—maximizing its benefits while mitigating risks. Learn how to develop AI-informed policies, uphold compliance and equity, and position your agency for a future where AI is both a tool and a challenge.

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