HR Rebooted Launches "Governance 1st" - An AI Governance Platform Built for HR
HR Rebooted announced Governance 1st, a platform that gives human resources teams a practical way to develop, deploy, and manage AI policies across the business. The goal is simple: give HR leaders clear oversight of AI use, reduce risk, and keep adoption aligned with company values, security, and compliance.
"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 pointed to new data showing the urgency of this work: a recent study finds that 77% of companies are working on AI governance, and for 47% it's a top-five strategic priority.
This data comes from the AI Governance Profession Report 2025 by IAPP. For context on the trend and standards shaping AI oversight, see the IAPP's resources on AI governance here.
What HR Can Do With Governance 1st
- Publish clear, company-wide AI policies with ready-to-use templates for common use cases.
- Standardize approvals and documentation for AI tools, models, and vendors.
- Define roles and responsibilities so business, legal, IT, and HR operate from the same playbook.
- Map controls to security, privacy, and compliance requirements and track adherence over time.
- Provide ongoing training and enablement so employees know what "good" AI use looks like.
- Measure adoption and risk signals with an audit-friendly paper trail.
Why HR Should Lead AI Governance
AI is moving fast inside organizations, but sustainable value comes from day-to-day management, not one-off pilots. HR is in the right seat to make that happen.
"As executives and teams drive continued AI adoption, it is HR who will manage the day-to-day oversight of AI in the workplace," said Brian Kosicki, SPHR, Founder of Upright HR. "HR will ensure that policy and usage align with critical security and compliance standards, the values and mission of the company, and, perhaps most critically, employee trust and safety."
Leadership Moves to Build and Scale the Platform
To support the launch, HR Rebooted added two executives. As Chief Operating Officer, Kelly Cunningham will lead Research & Development and Software Development for the platform. As Chief Marketing Officer, Rachel Weeks will focus on bringing a product to market that solves real problems for HR leaders working through AI adoption and oversight.
Kelly brings 30+ years of leadership and technical depth across multiple industries, with a record of shipping high-impact software and helping startups grow. His background in architecture and delivery will guide platform execution.
Rachel adds 20+ years in marketing, including a decade in HR tech. She has led brand building, growth strategy, and operational improvements that drive adoption and revenue-experience that will help HR Rebooted meet HR's needs with clarity and speed.
Get Involved: Beta Access Now Open
HR Rebooted opened the Governance 1st Beta Program on November 12. If you want a structured way to operationalize AI policy, oversight, and training, you can learn more and connect with the team at hrrebooted.com.
About HR Rebooted
HR Rebooted builds secure, scalable HR solutions that help organizations prove AI governance and compliance while reducing risk. The Governance 1st platform supports strategy, policy, training, and enablement so HR can lead with confidence as new laws and regulations emerge.
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