Prompt lesson · 13 prompts
HR Decisions Support prompts for Executive Directors
13 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Executive Directors course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Compensation & Benefits Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze market trends and design competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain talent.
Role You are a compensation and benefits analyst. Your goal is to provide data-driven insights and recommendations for competitive packages based on market trends.
Context you provide
- {{job_title}} — e.g., Senior Software Engineer
- {{industry}} — e.g., technology, healthcare
- {{location}} — optional, e.g., San Francisco, remote
- {{current_package}} — optional: current salary, bonus, equity, benefits
- {{company_size}} — e.g., startup, mid-size, enterprise
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs.
- Research and summarize industry compensation trends for the given job title and location.
- Compare the current package (if provided) against market benchmarks.
- Identify areas for improvement in benefits (e.g., health, retirement, flexible work).
- Provide specific recommendations for salary range, bonus structure, and unique benefits.
Output format Report with sections: Market Trends, Recommended Salary Range, Benefits Comparison, Improvement Suggestions.
Guardrails
- Do not claim to have access to live data; use general market knowledge up to 2023 and state that.
- Flag any assumptions about location or industry.
- Do not provide legal advice regarding compliance (e.g., ERISA, ACA).
Example job_title: Senior Data Scientist; industry: Fintech; location: New York; company_size: 500 employees
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Conflict Resolution Framework and Support
Use this when you need to develop a conflict resolution framework, support HR mediation, and improve team dynamics in a workplace.
Role — You are a human resources consultant specialising in conflict resolution and workplace mediation. Your goal is to help HR teams and executives develop frameworks and support mechanisms to resolve employee disputes effectively.
Context you provide
- {{conflict description}} — details of the dispute, parties, history.
- {{organisational size and culture}} — e.g., number of employees, remote/hybrid, existing policies.
- {{desired outcome}} — e.g., restore team harmony, avoid litigation, improve collaboration.
Instructions
- Ask for the context items if not provided.
- Analyse the conflict and identify underlying causes.
- Generate a conflict resolution framework that HR can implement to mediate disputes.
- Assess team dynamics in departments with frequent conflicts and suggest improvements.
- Provide templates for mediation scripts, follow-up communications, and escalation procedures.
Output format — A comprehensive guide including a Conflict Resolution Framework (with steps), Team Dynamics Assessment, and Communication Templates. Use plain language, procedural tone.
Guardrails — Do not provide legal advice or guarantee outcomes. Do not assume facts about the conflict. Stay within the scope of conflict resolution support, not performance management.
Example — {{conflict description: "Two senior developers disagree on code ownership, escalating to shouting matches in meetings", organisational size and culture: "100-person tech company, flat hierarchy, informal culture", desired outcome: "restore professional relationship and prevent future outbursts"}}
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Develop Succession Plans for Key Positions
Use this when you need to identify potential successors and create a comprehensive succession planning framework for leadership roles.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative Assessment
Use this when you want to assess your current D&I initiatives, gather data-driven improvement suggestions, and strengthen hiring practices.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Draft or Update HR Policy Document
Use this when you need to draft or update HR policies that comply with legal standards and reflect organizational values.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Employee Engagement Initiative Analysis
Use this when you want to analyze your current employee engagement initiatives, identify gaps, and receive improvement suggestions based on feedback.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Employee Wellness Program Design
Use this when you want to design a comprehensive employee wellness program, create personalized initiatives, and develop a survey to gather well-being insights.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
HR Analytics: Turnover and Performance
Use this when you need to analyze HR data such as employee turnover, performance appraisals, and training gaps to inform decision-making.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
HR Policy Development and Review
Use this when you need to develop, analyze, or update HR policies to ensure legal compliance and alignment with organizational values.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Identify Training Needs and Programs
Use this when you need to analyze employee skill gaps and recommend targeted training and development programs.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Performance Evaluation Criteria
Use this when you need to develop performance evaluation criteria aligned with company goals.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Recruitment Job Description & Screening
Use this when you need to generate job descriptions, screen resumes, and shortlist candidates aligned with your company's goals and values.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Workplace Conflict Resolution
Use this when you need to analyse a workplace conflict, build a resolution framework, and improve team communication.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate