AI in the Workplace: A Practical Approach for Employers & Managers
Lunch & Learn Series
Overview
AI is everywhere but many businesses are still unsure how to apply it in a way that is practical, appropriate and safe in a workplace context, especially when it comes to people management. With so much noise, it can be difficult to know what’s genuinely useful, what’s appropriate in a workplace setting, and where the risks sit.
This practical Lunch & Learn cuts through the hype. We focus on how AI can support real-world people management, saving time, improving consistency, and helping you handle common workplace challenges more effectively.
Unlike many AI sessions that focus on the technology itself, this is not a general overview. It’s a practical, real-world session focused on how AI can be applied in everyday workplace situations - particularly when managing people - with a clear understanding of the risks and responsibilities involved.
Led by Total HRM’s Managing Director, Linda Griffiths-Brown, the session draws on her more than three decades of experience in executive and senior roles across industries such as mining, energy and government. Linda’s background in both operational and strategic environments ensures content is grounded, commercially focused and highly practical.
What Makes This Session Different
Grounded in real workplace risk
AI isn’t neutral - and using it incorrectly can create real issues. We walk through common HR processes and show you:
- Where AI helps — and where it can hinder
- What you should never rely on AI for
- How to stay on the right side of Fair Work, compliance and best practice
Including practical examples across:
- Recruitment
- Workplace investigations
- Compliance
Focused on people, not just productivity
AI doesn’t replace leadership - it should support it. You’ll learn how to use AI to assist with:
- Managing underperformance with clarity and consistency
- Employee communication
- Documentation and processes
Applied to real workplace decisions
This is not theory. We work through real scenarios to help you understand:
- How AI applies in everyday workplace situations
- Where it adds value — and where it can mislead
- How to apply your own judgement alongside AI outputs
Practical tools you can use immediately
You won’t leave with ideas alone. You’ll walk away with:
- Clear do’s and don’ts for using AI in your workplace
- A practical plan for how you can start using AI in your business
- A simple framework to help you apply AI safely and confidently
What You’ll Learn
- What AI means for your workplace (in plain English)
- Where AI can genuinely support people management
Practical ways to use AI across common HR processes, including:
- Recruitment and job ads
- Managing underperformance and documentation
- Policies, procedures and letters
- Everyday employee communication
- Key risks to be aware of (including privacy, bias and over-reliance)
- How to use AI confidently without creating legal or reputational risk
Cost
Tickets are $30 per person. With places limited to just 30 participants, this session is expected to fill quickly. Secure your spot now to avoid disappointment.
Who Should Attend
- Business owners
- Managers and team leaders
- Anyone responsible for managing people
- No prior experience with AI is needed.
Why Attend
You’ll leave with practical tools you can start using immediately and the confidence to apply AI in a way that is both effective and appropriate for your workplace.
Format
- 60-minute session
- Interactive, practical and discussion-based
- Lunch & Learn style