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Ever wondered why HR sometimes gets a bad rap? Tune into the @worksavy Work Savvy podcast for some insight and wisdom on HR perception issues !! In this episode Host Karen Gately is joined by our very own Ilona Charles, CEO of @shilo. who works with CEOs, founders, executives and boards, to talk about the HR Credibility Deficit: How to Bridge the Perception Gap. In this episode, Karen and Ilona dive deep into the common misconceptions about HR and explore strategies to help HR professionals earn respect and demonstrate their value. Interested in busting this myth, tune in below https://lnkd.in/gxxeVz7Q #HRLeadership #StrategicHR #BusinessPartnership #HRStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #HRBusinessPartner Sharna Peters Georgia Russell

As we at shilo. continue to explore AI and HR, we are sharing some of our learnings and insights in an upcoming webinar, we would love for you to come along and join in. AI is reshaping HR, making workflows faster, smarter, and more efficient. But how can you actually use AI in your daily work? Join our very own Ilona Charles, CEO of shilo., Damien Andreasen, VP of Sales from HiBob and Ellie Miller CPO of Leonardo.Ai. for an information and pratical live webinar where we’ll break down real-world applications of AI in HR, explore the latest adoption trends, and address the biggest challenges preventing faster AI integration. Date:   Wednesday 19 March 2025 Time:   11:00AM (AEDT) Where:   HR & AI Unleashed: Practical Tips to Supercharge Your Work | HiBob https://lnkd.in/g9iXyBwK What You’ll Learn ✅ Practical AI applications – From drafting policies to streamlining admin tasks ✅ Top tools & trends shaping AI adoption - Understand what's driving (or slowing) AI in HR ✅ How HiBob is leveraging AI to enhance HR processes ✅ Expert advice & real-world examples – Actionable strategies you can implement today Meet the Hosts 👤 HiBob – A modern HRIS platform that streamlines HR operations, automates workflows, and eliminates reliance on disconnected tools. 👤 shilo. – A people-first HR consultancy helping businesses optimize HR strategies and unlock their full potential. This is your chance to get ahead of the curve and harness AI’s power to work smarter—not harder. We look forward to seeing you there! #AIinHR #futureofwork #webinar #AI #Productivity #Innovation #HRTech #WorkSmarter

Making AI Work for Us: Our Otter.ai Experiment & What’s Next! Last week, shilo. we gave Otter.ai a go, and to be honest—it felt a bit strange at first having an AI notetaker in our meetings. But once we got past that, the benefits were pretty clear. More Focus, Less Notetaking – We could actually stay in the conversation, and not worry too much about capturing everything. We had a few reflections on some funny parts of our conversation, and how these would be captured and recorded for all time! We all still took notes, it will take a while for old habits to shift but this feels like a start. Real-Time & Post-Meeting Insights – We can control which meetings Otter joins, share notes instantly, and go back later for key themes and action points. It was interesting asking Otter to summarise and interrogate the meetings, not just for actions and decisions, but also themes across multiple conversations. A Productivity Boost – Instead of digging through pages of notes, we get clear summaries and can move straight into action. Our reflection is that we decide a lot of things, so lots of actions, and a few that we hadn’t noted ourselves!   We will keep iterating and learning with Otter.ai, we want to gt better with identifying the speaker and coaching it a little on some of our nuances, but like any new starter in your team we are providing lots of feedback and encouragement, and it is good to know they have a good attitude and are keen to learn!! (as are we) But we aren’t slowing down, we are going to learn hard into this AI thing. This week, we’re going to take it a step further—exploring how Otter.ai can record and summarise phone calls. We’re curious to see if it’s just as useful in capturing insights on the go! What’s becoming clear is that using AI isn’t the hard part—the real shift is in our mindset. At Shilo, we’re focusing on experimenting, testing what actually works for us, and embedding AI into our workflows where it adds real value. The goal? Freeing up time from the busy work so we can focus on the work that really matters. So, over to you—what’s one AI tool or feature that’s helped you work smarter? We’d love to hear what’s working for you! #AI #Productivity #OtterAI #Innovation #FutureOfWork #HRTech #WorkSmarter #AIinHR Georgia Russell Sharna Peters Ilona Charles

Last week, we talked about using AI to streamline HR workflows and the mindset shift needed to start embracing this AI thing. (Check out last weeks post if you missed it!) Between endless emails, LinkedIn posts, meetings that should’ve been an email, and trying to find time for actual work (or life), we could all use a little AI help. There are so many tools available, so at shilo. we are trying a pragmatic approach, testing and experimenting with free tools, or tools embedded in our existing software platforms. We are asking ourselves, what are the problems to solve, where are we bogged down in tasks that AI could eliminate or improve, to see what works best for us. We will share what we are doing here, in the hope that it helps, provides inspiration to jump in, and be curious about AI. I know so many of you are doing the same and would love your insights, tags, and shares as we all learn. Below are a few things we are exploring at shilo. this week as we try to work smarter and make AI our personal assistant, with readily available tools and some that are integrated into platforms we already use. Automate the Mundane but Valuable Tasks! This week, we’re giving Otter.ai a go! Meeting insights are rich and valuable at Shilo and enable us to learn and deliver for our clients and consultants. Otter.ai, transcribes meetings in real-time and highlights key points, allowing us to focus on the discussion without worrying about notetaking. Even better, you can ask Otter.ai to provide summaries and insights on topics discussed in the meetings! Write Faster, Edit Smarter We’re forever drafting documents, and if you're a Google Workspace user, Gemini helps out by assisting in drafting and refining content, ensuring our writing is clear and effective. We’re also trying Grammarly for quick edits. It offers AI-powered suggestions to improve tone and clarity, making our writing more effective. Making AI Work for You — Updated Tips We’re Trying to Adopt Stay Agile: Test out AI features within your existing tools to find the ones that simplify your workflow. Experimentation helps you learn what fits best. Focus on Integration: Leverage tools that are already part of your ecosystem to save time and avoid tech overload. Embrace the Efficiency: Think of AI as your productivity booster. Use it to handle repetitive tasks so you can focus on strategy and creativity. Remember, AI is here to assist — let's get it working for us! By leveraging these accessible tools, you can reclaim valuable time in your day. What's one AI feature within your current tools that's made a difference for you? Share your experiences below! #HRTech #AIinHR #FutureOfWork #ShiloTeam Ilona Charles Sharna Peters Georgia Russell

Bringing AI into HR Workflows: Practical Steps for 2025: Following on from our recent reflections on 2025’s big challenges—integrating AI, managing multigenerational teams, and strengthening employee connection—we’re diving deeper into AI's role in HR. Over the coming weeks, we’ll explore three focus areas: ·        How AI can help HR professionals work smarter. ·        How AI can improve HR service delivery. ·        How HR can support the business to adopt AI effectively. Let’s start with AI for HR Professionals and how it can make our day-to-day more efficient, these are things that the shilo. team have been experimenting with. Practical Tips to Start Integrating AI into Your Workflow: 1. Start small and experiment with one tool at a time. Tools like Grammarly for better writing or Otter.ai for meeting transcriptions are easy wins. 2. Optimize your calendar for focus. Use scheduling tools like Microsoft Scheduling Assistant or Motion to block uninterrupted work time or automate meeting coordination. It’s an effortless way to reclaim your day. 3. Use AI to uncover insights. Experiment with analytics tools like Excel AI to analyse employee data faster, to create quick visualisations of employee engagement trends or workforce metrics. As always it is all about mindset; Be curious: Think of AI as a tool to explore, not something to master overnight. Be patient: The first time you use AI tools, they might feel clunky or unfamiliar. Stick with it—it takes time to integrate them into your routine. Be strategic: AI isn’t a silver bullet. Ask yourself, “How can this tool free up time for my most important work?” Use AI to focus more on strategy and people, less on admin. Why This Mindset Matters: Adopting AI isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying relevant. As HR professionals, we’re role models for how to navigate change. By experimenting with AI in our work, we can confidently guide others through this shift. So, pick one AI tool and give it a go this week. Whether it’s automating meeting notes or fine-tuning your writing, start small and see the difference it makes. Next week, we’ll explore how AI can enhance HR service delivery! Got an AI success story or tip? Drop it below—we’d love to hear how it’s working for you! #HRTech #AIinHR #FutureOfWork #ShiloTeam Ilona Charles Sharna Peters Georgia Russell

The shilo. team have had a great break and have already started reflecting on what 2025 has in store for workplaces across Australia. As the HR community steps into 2025, we’re facing three big challenges that will define organisational success—integrating AI into workflows, managing multigenerational teams, and strengthening employee connection in a changing world of work. HR plays a pivotal role in shaping strategies that harness AI to streamline processes, improve decision-making, and boost productivity. Supporting diverse, multigenerational teams means creating inclusive environments where collaboration thrives, and experience meets innovation. Rebuilding trust, motivation, and a sense of purpose is critical to re-energising workforces and driving long-term engagement. Alongside these priorities, HR remains central to delivering efficient and effective people services that enable businesses to operate at their best. At Shilo, our team brings lived experience from Australia’s largest and most innovative organisations, offering practical insights and delivery expertise to kick-start your year with confidence—we’d love to help. As you step into 2025, we would love to hear your focus and priorities for the coming year. Ilona Charles Sharna Peters Georgia Russell #artificalintelligence #thegreatdetachment #futureofwork

As the year wraps up, we want to say a big thank you to our clients and consultants. We love what we do, the impact we create every day, and—most of all—the incredible people we get to work with. This year, we celebrated at Sharna Peters place, our co-founder, where we could relax, connect, and laugh, proving once again that working with shilo is like family, full of people who just get you. (but with way more laughs and no fights). We hope that wherever and however you’re celebrating this season, it’s filled with joy, good company, and plenty of laughter, see you in 2025!! #HRConsulting #Team #HROutsourcing

So delighted to see our talented consultants partnering with our wonderful clients, congratultations Thish Muthukudaarachchi what a wonderful place to have impact and add value #organisationaldevelopment

Amid challenges like technological disruption, AI integration, and fierce competition for talent, leaders face the tough task of blending belonging and performance to build motivated, goal-hitting teams. In this article Georgia Russell Executive Director, Consulting at shilo., dives into simple, practical ways to create a culture where people feel valued and bring their best to work, driving success for everyone. @ceoworldmagazine Ilona Charles Sharna Peters #InclusiveLeadership #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement #HighPerformingTeams 

Ilona Charles, shilo. co-founder shares how yoga has transformed her life. From a newbie to a dedicated yogi, Ilona shares how yoga's physical and spiritual perks shape her approach to business and life. Dive in to find out more! https://lnkd.in/gPBZ7Rky #leadership #mindfullness #yoga