Kimberly Burns is the Co-Founder of humaneer, a startup on a mission to give HR their time back. After years of seeing People teams buried in admin, Kimberly left HR to build something better: AI-powered tools that handle the paperwork so practitioners can focus on what matters most. With deep empathy for the day-to-day realities of HR, she’s creating space for richer conversations, stronger strategy, and more human workplaces. humaneer is built by HR, for HR — and it’s designed to reimagine how we work.
Curious about AI but not sure where to begin? You’re not alone. In this session, Careen Redman (CEO) and Kimberley Burns (Chief Community Officer) from humaneer offer a grounded, practical introduction to Artificial Intelligence for HR and Talent teams. You’ll get a clear, no-jargon breakdown of what AI actually is, how it’s evolving, and why it’s reshaping work as we know it. The session explores both the opportunities and the risks — including bias, privacy, and the importance of keeping humans in the loop as adoption accelerates. Careen and Kimberley will also share simple, off-the-shelf tools you can start using right away to improve productivity, streamline HR workflows, and reimagine how People teams add value — without losing sight of what matters most: your people.
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