Is AI coming for your job?

Some businesses may find concerns amongst their staff when it comes to AI – worries about becoming redundant, sweeping changes being made to their work or the way it’s done or even fears that they won’t be able to keep pace with technological changes in the workplace. If you work in HR, you may not be immune to such concerns yourself: I am Not a Robot – Is Artificial Intelligence the End for HR?

Set against this background many HR professionals and senior managers will be seriously considering what steps they can take right now to ensure they are well prepared to support their business on its AI journey – whatever that may look like. Here’s three things to have on your HR action plan.

HR Action Plan

1. Think about communication and your company culture

You may find that your employees want to start a dialogue about the use of AI. Some may be keen to use it (or could even be using it now without your knowledge – Here are five ways your employees are using AI – others may be coming to you with questions or concerns.

Thinking ahead to how you will handle such conversations, what the company position will be regarding common scenarios and how to appropriately support and manage concerned employees can help things to go more smoothly.

2. Brush up on your change management knowledge

For some businesses, a proposed introduction of AI in the workplace could mean possible redundancies or a proposal to significantly change employees’ job roles or terms and conditions. It’s important to make sure you are prepared to handle such situations in case they arise as it can be all too easy to make a misstep.

In most cases it will be necessary not only to act fairly and appropriately but also to follow the correct procedure if successful tribunal claims are to be avoided.  Looking for information on managing redundancies or changing terms and conditions? Reach out for help.

3. Explore training and support options

Training and support will be key to help protect your business, enable employees to get the most out of using any permitted AI and to do so appropriately with skill and confidence. Identifying potential training needs early on and being aware of training options available to your business can help you to move more quickly to put in place the measures your business needs.

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