Safe AI Use for Qualitative Analysis Checklist

  • Helps HR teams distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate AI use in qualitative analysis
  • Supports ethical and compliant AI adoption by defining clear boundaries for AI-assisted analysis
  • Promotes transparency, governance, and bias mitigation when AI is used to analyze employee feedback
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Downloads 0 downloads Type Checklist Publication date August 28, 2026 Topics AI for HREmployee RelationsPeople Analytics

This checklist provides a framework for using AI responsibly when analyzing employee feedback and other qualitative data. It helps HR professionals determine which AI-supported activities are appropriate, which require human oversight, and which should not be delegated to AI.

Included in this resource:

  • Three AI suitability zones for qualitative analysis:
    • Green Zone – Permitted AI-supported activities.
    • Amber Zone – AI-assisted activities requiring human validation.
    • Red Zone – Prohibited AI uses involving judgments or decisions about individuals.
  • Governance conditions for each zone covering aggregation, audit trails, human review, bias monitoring, transparency, and restrictions on individual decision-making.
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