Lately, I’ve been experimenting with automating parts of my workflow using   Codex   and   Claude Cowork , especially in ways that connect to Asana (PS if you want to know more about Codex, here's my   article   about when I installed it a few weeks ago). What interests me most is not automation for the sake of automation. It’s using AI to reduce the kind of work that pulls me out of strategic thinking: checking for updates, organizing tasks, chasing follow-up, sorting priorities, and...

I wanted to share these updates because they are top of mind for me as I am implementing AI into work and workflows that affect staff. Definitely a topic for more conversation. Non-Discrimination and AI HR : The   EEOC and DOJ   have reminded employers that using AI or automated tools in hiring, performance, promotion, or other employment decisions does not remove our responsibility to comply with the ADA. In particular, employers need to make sure these tools do not unfairly screen out...

California’s special districts—whether managing water, fire, parks, or conservation—exist to serve the public. But when internal systems...