New study reveals ‘shadow AI’ trend: 54% of workers would use AI without company approval
More than half of employees say they’d use AI tools at work without their company’s authorisation, according to new global research from Boston Consulting Group. The findings highlight rising security risks, with nearly two-thirds of workers also feeling undertrained in how to use AI effectively.
AI layoffs pose risk: Build strength, not weakness
Last week the chief executive of BT Allison Kirkby said the group’s ambitions to harness the “full potential of AI” may involve more layoffs than her predecessor had outlined in 2023. Here, Quentin Millington of Marble Brook considers four ways leaders can ensure artificial intelligence strengthens – rather than weakens – their team’s value.
AI in graduate recruitment: What HR leaders need to know
With AI-generated CVs flooding inboxes and graduates lacking key workplace skills, how can you spot real potential? Mark Griffith, Founder & CEO of FourthWall, shares why traditional hiring methods are falling short – and what you can do instead.
The AI workplace revolution: What HR needs to know now
The AI revolution is here, but organisations are struggling to develop practices to integrate the new technology fully and safely into their business. Natasha Wiebusch, Content Marketing Manager at Brightmine, identifies what HR needs to know now.
Over half of leaders regret replacing people with AI: Will you be next?
In the race for artificial intelligence (AI), firms have already begun to make redundancies. But a recent survey from Orgvue reveals that over half of business leaders now regret their decision. Quentin Millington of Marble Brook explores how replacing people with machines may do more harm than good.
From automation to augmentation: Upskill your workforce for the AI era
As AI accelerates changes in the workplace, the risks of skills erosion and the need for complex resilience are growing fast. Professor Tom Calvard of the University of Edinburgh Business School examines the latest research, urging HR leaders to rethink how they support learning and development in an age of automation, augmentation and disruption.
You can’t automate compassion: Strong culture starts with human leaders, not AI
As companies across most industries race to adopt AI, are we forgetting that culture, empathy, and leadership can’t be automated?
Zoom fatigue, AI FOMO and tech overload: How HR can help employees
New research shows employees face exhaustion from digital tools while also feeling eager to adopt AI to enhance productivity. LiveCareer’s Jasmine Escalera, PhD, urges HR leaders to help balance the benefits of workplace technology with the risks of its overuse.
HR lags behind other functions in AI revolution
McKinsey research on AI adoption shows HR lags behind other functions. In response, David Liddle, CEO of The TCM Group, urges the profession to welcome AI as its co-pilot or risk becoming an administrative department.
How will AI employees shape the future of work?
Digital employees are now a reality, says agentic AI pioneer Chetan Dube. As an HR leader, understanding the potential of these digital coworkers to tranform your organisation are crucial to your success.
HR’s role in making Britain an AI superpower
The UK Government has announced plans to make the UK a global AI superpower. How realistic is this vision? And what are the challenges and opportunities for HR?
Seven ways to protect mental health and morale during the festive season
The festive season is not all fun. For many, this time of the year can significantly impact mental health and motivation levels.
How to protect workplace relationships in an era of artificial intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is burrowing into many corners of our work lives. But what value does the technology offer when human cooperation is so vital to success? Quentin Millington of Marble Brook examines how AI helps or harms workplace relationships.
Covert AI: How to tackle secret GenAI use at work
Your employees are using AI at work, whether or not you ‘allow’ them to. To tackle covert AI use, Alan Price urges employers to shift from resistance to purposeful adoption.
Tackling burnout with AI: Guidance for HR Leaders
Could artificial intelligence offer solutions to the burnout crisis? New research from Unmind suggests that leveraging this technology for addressing mental health issues will be pivotal.
CoachGPT: Is the future of coaching AI enabled?
How can we leverage generative AI to increase the accessibility of coaching in a way that enhances the performance of individuals, teams and organisations? Here, we explore the challenges, opportunities and ethical considerations for businesses looking to adopt AI coachbots.
An AI crossroads: Which path will you choose?
We have reached a crossroads with artificial intelligence. If we choose the easy direction, AI will exacerbate societal ills. If, however, we take the more thoughtful and yet arduous path, AI might well enrich our lives. Quentin Millington navigates.
The Spring Budget 2024: Hints for HR on the future of work
The 2024 Spring Budget Statement offers subtle hints at a changing world of work. Culture expert Deborah Hartung postulates the direction we might be heading in, and how HR can adapt.
AI and employment law: Practical steps to manage risks
The use of AI in the workplace could cause legal issues to arise. How can you manage these risks and avoid a claim being made against your organisation?
Employee magnetism: Three ways to futureproof employee experience
Organisations need to consciously design a truly magnetic employee experience (EX) if they want to attract and retain the best talent.
