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Most people think AI will take over human jobs – but not theirs
Report reveals people still prefer humans for certain HR tasks! While 75% of the UK worries AI will take jobs, 66% of current employees are confident they won’t be replaced.
In a YouGov survey of 5,128 UK adults, 69% are okay with AI at work, as long as humans keep their jobs, while 11% want AI far away. The study shows 74% prefer humans for workplace misconduct reviews, 67% for promotions and pay increases, and 56% for job applications. After all, robots just don’t get the art of a good resume joke. Read more here .
How employers can avoid discrimination claims
We regularly add articles in this newsletter about employment tribunals and their discrimination claims that the companies pay tens of thousands of pounds for. Fiona Powell and Toby Pochron explain how equality impact assessments can help businesses steer clear of tribunals. Read more here .
How a single IT update caused global havoc
You might not have heard of the anti-virus firm CrowdStrike before, but their latest stunt with the Falcon virus scanner has caused a massive meltdown for millions of Windows computers.
Blue Screens of Death are popping up everywhere—like a digital plague. And just in case you didn’t know what that means, it’s not good. Microsoft was quick to point the finger, calling it a “third-party issue”—translation: “Not our problem!”. Read more here .
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Suffering from burnout? Here’s what you should – and shouldn’t – be eating
Feeling wiped out, fed up with your job, or just plain unproductive? You might be battling burnout—and you’re definitely not alone.
Over a third of Brits are teetering on the brink of burnout, and a fifth had to take time off work last year thanks to the mental toll of job stress. But burnout doesn’t just mess with your mind; it takes a toll on your body too.
Ola Molade, a nutritionist, explains: “Extended stress hits the ‘fight or flight’ button, pumping out stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline from our adrenal glands. This messes with your system and cranks up burnout symptoms.” Read more here .
What is quiet hiring – and is it a good idea?
The "quiet" trend in the workplace might seem like it’s gone a bit overboard, but experts say it could actually be a “win-win” for businesses. You’ve heard of quiet quitting, quiet firing, and quiet cutting—now get ready for “quiet hiring.” Read more here .
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