Category: SkyHR

I Wrote a Book! (And Yes, I’m Still Slightly in Shock About It)

Image of mike sothern holding his new HR AI book, Prompt engineering for HR

Well, this is surreal. After months of writing, rewriting, second-guessing, deleting, obsessing over commas, and trying to find just the right example of a poorly written HR policy... the book is out. Prompt Engineering for HR: Unlocking the Power of AI Conversations is now officially published and live. It’s a practical guide for HR professionals, people managers, founders, anyone working with people and looking to use AI tools like ChatGPT in a way that actually makes sense. No hype. No nonsense. Just useful stuff you can use in real HR work. Inside, you'll find: 50+ tested prompt templates Real-world HR use cases (not just theory) A people-first approach to using AI in your team and processes A bit of humour (because HR could use some) Why I Wrote It Like a lot of people, I was blown away by what AI tools could do, and slightly overwhelmed by the noise…

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Making Company Values Public (and Why That’s a Good Thing)

Sharing Company Mission Statement and Values

One of the fun things about building SkyHR is spotting little opportunities to make work feel more human. Our latest update is a perfect example. We’ve added a way for companies to share their mission statement and values publicly, right from SkyHR, with a single click. Nothing complicated, just a small feature that I think could make a big difference. The idea came from something I’ve seen again and again. Most companies do have a mission statement, and most have a set of values too. But where do they live? Usually in the employee handbook no one reads, or hidden away on a “Careers” page that only job seekers ever find. Which is a shame, because those statements can be powerful when they’re visible. They remind people why the business exists, what it stands for, and how decisions are made. So, we thought – why not make them easier to…

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