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Managers are using AI to assess raises, promotions, even layoffs: New study
Why it matters: AI-based decision-making in HR could open companies up to discrimination and other types of lawsuits, experts tell Axios. The big picture: Employers are increasingly pushing workers to incorporate genAI into their workflows, and gaining AI skills has been linked to better pay and
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Your manager might be asking a robot whether or not they should fire you
Bosses are taking matters into their own hands and turning to AI for major personnel decisions. HR departments around the globe are trying to figure out how to implement AI into their company's workflow, increase productivity, and cut down on busy work. But bosses may already be taking matters
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Bosses Are Using AI to Decide Who to Fire
Though most signs are telling us artificial intelligence isn't taking anyone's jobs, employers are still using the tech to justify layoffs, outsource work to the global South, and scare workers into submission. But that's not all -- a growing number of employers are using AI not just as an excuse
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AI could determine whether you get hired or fired as more managers rely on the technology at work
Here's a scary thought: Your job security could be in the hands of AI. That's according to a new study from career site Resumebuilder.com, that finds that more managers are relying on tools like ChatGPT to make hiring and firing decisions. Managers across the U.S. are are increasingly outsourcing
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Your manager is probably using AI to decide whether to promote or fire you
If you're up for a raise anytime soon, chances are good that your manager will use AI to determine the amount in question -- and, down the line, they may even use AI to decide whether to fire you. That's according to a June study from Resume Builder, which examined how managers are using AI to
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Managers are using AI to determine raises, promotions, layoffs
According to a new Resume Builder survey of 1,342 U.S. managers, 6 in 10 said they use AI tools to make decisions about their direct reports. Even more striking is that most managers who use AI said they've turned to it for high-stakes calls, such as determining raises, promotions and even who to
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How AI Is Making Hiring and Firing Decisions
A new report from ResumeBuilder, a resume creation service headquartered in Puerto Rico, shows first how much AI has become part of the workplace, with 65 percent of the 1,300-plus U.S. managers surveyed saying they already use AI at work. The more worrying statistic, at least to AI critics, is
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Escaped the AI takeover? It might still get you fired, and your boss may let ChatGPT decide
Artificial intelligence isn't just replacing jobs, it's deciding who keeps them. A startling new survey shows that employers are using chatbots like ChatGPT to make critical HR decisions, from raises to terminations. Experts warn that sycophancy, bias reinforcement, and hallucinated responses may
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A new study reveals that managers are increasingly using AI tools to make crucial decisions about employee promotions, raises, layoffs, and terminations, raising concerns about ethics, bias, and the future of human resource management.
A recent study by Resume Builder has revealed a significant trend in how managers are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for critical personnel decisions. The survey, conducted among 1,342 U.S. full-time manager-level employees, found that 65% of managers use AI at work, with an overwhelming 94% of those managers utilizing AI tools to make decisions about their direct reports
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The study uncovered that managers are using AI for a wide range of HR-related decisions:
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Alarmingly, nearly one in five managers frequently allow AI to have the final say on these decisions without human input
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The most commonly used AI tools by managers include:
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The increasing reliance on AI for personnel decisions has raised several concerns:
Lack of Training: Only 32% of managers using AI for people management have received formal training in its ethical use, while 24% have received no training at all
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.Potential for Bias: AI outcomes reflect the data they're given, which can be flawed, biased, or manipulated
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.Legal Risks: The use of AI-based decision-making in HR could expose companies to discrimination and other types of lawsuits
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.Lack of Human Touch: AI lacks context, empathy, and judgment, which are crucial in people management
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Experts in the field have weighed in on this trend:
Stacie Haller, chief career adviser at Resume Builder, emphasizes the importance of not losing the "people" in people management and calls for ethical implementation of AI
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.Lynda Gratton, professor at London Business School, suggests that AI can be beneficial in synthesizing employee feedback and highlighting patterns across team assessments
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.Erica Pandey, Axios Business reporter, warns about the risks of using AI for sensitive decisions involving people's livelihoods and emphasizes the need for human oversight
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.In response to these developments, some states are taking action:
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.As AI continues to permeate the workplace, the need for clear guidelines, proper training, and ethical implementation becomes increasingly crucial to maintain employee trust and ensure fair decision-making processes.
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