HR Rebooted, a leader in human resources strategy, innovation, and technology, has launched Governance 1st™, the industry’s first platform specifically designed to help HR professionals manage artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and usage in organizations. The platform provides guidance, templates, and frameworks for developing, deploying, and monitoring AI policies across the enterprise.
“Governance 1st gives human resource professionals oversight into AI adoption and use across their organizations,” said Michelle Strasburger, Founder and CEO of HR Rebooted. She cited the AI Governance Profession Report 2025 (IAPP, April 2025), noting that 77% of companies are actively working on AI governance and 47% consider it a top-five strategic priority. “As stewards of organizational policy, HR has both the responsibility and the privilege to design and implement AI strategies that complement teams, mitigate risk, and drive business impact.”
Supporting the launch, HR Rebooted welcomed Kelly Cunningham as COO and Rachel Weeks as CMO. Cunningham will lead Research & Development and software development efforts for Governance 1st, bringing over three decades of technical leadership and experience delivering impactful software across multiple industries. Weeks will focus on marketing and product adoption, leveraging more than 20 years of experience in HR technology and corporate growth strategy.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kelly and Rachel at such a pivotal time,” Strasburger said. “Kelly’s software expertise combined with Rachel’s marketing and HR tech experience will be critical as we roll out solutions that empower organizations to navigate AI responsibly.”
Experts highlight the growing importance of HR in AI oversight. “The real test isn’t how we adopt AI, but how responsibly we sustain it at an organizational level,” said Brian Kosicki, SPHR, Founder of Upright HR. “HR ensures that AI usage aligns with compliance standards, company values, and employee trust. Organizations that recognize this early will be the ones where innovation and integrity grow together.”
Governance 1st positions HR Rebooted at the forefront of AI governance in HR, helping organizations mitigate risk, standardize policies, and foster a culture of responsible AI adoption. With AI rapidly transforming workplaces, platforms like this signal a new era where HR is not just a policy enforcer but a strategic driver of innovation and trust.
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