Source: Personnel Today

Personnel Today reports on a study conducted by Acas and YouGov revealing that over a quarter (26%) of UK employees fear that AI will threaten their jobs. The study also highlights concerns about AI making errors (17%), lack of regulation (15%), data protection (11%), and environmental impact (5%). Dan Ellis, Acas interim Chief Executive, acknowledges that while AI can improve productivity and ease workloads, employees’ fears about job losses are valid.

Acas recommends that employers develop clear AI policies, consult employees, and ensure AI outputs are checked for accuracy and bias. Training staff on AI use and maintaining human oversight are emphasized. The report also stresses compliance with data privacy laws like GDPR, warning employees against inputting sensitive information into public AI tools. TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak calls for worker involvement in AI deployment to ensure benefits are shared and disruptions managed responsibly.