Mexico: platform for reporting labour law breaches launched Start-ups are increasingly spawning that seek to use AI to revolutionize the world of work. In the densely populated city-State of Singapore (5.6 million living in 722km²), USD 1.4 billion is being invested in this domain that now counts no less than 200 businesses using AI to provide a range of HR solutions. In contrast with the US and Europe where the focus is on new hiring methods, companies in the ‘fully employed’ region of Asia concentrate more on problems related to staff turnover and training.
Deutsche Telekom to expand its ‘Growth Hub’ skills management platform globally Training/Professional development German telephone operator Deutsche Telekom is launching the global rollout in 2025 and 2026 of ‘Growth Hub’, its new AI skills and career management platform. For the group, the launch of this new tool marks a further step in the use of artificial intelligence, a technology the implementation of which now comes under DT’s ‘AI Manifesto’, namely a set of rules that will evolve and be negotiated with the company's social partners.
Algorithmic management improves managers’ job satisfaction (study) On 6 February, the OECD published a study on the prevalence of algorithmic management in the United States, Germany,…
A look back at 2024: a shift towards AI regulation With the adoption of a European regulation on artificial intelligence, a first step has been taken towards regulating AI in the world of work. This text, which will come into force definitively on 2 August 2026, subjects the AI systems used to specific risk analysis and management requirements. It has set the ball rolling for member states and organisations and could serve as an example for other jurisdictions such as the United States and Japan.
France: trade unions push for social dialogue to promote proper use of AI Convinced that employee representatives have a major role to play in the introduction of an artificial intelligence project within a company, so as to “…
Technologies France: Adecco launches AI-based tool to prevent workplace accidents among temporary workers To optimise workplace accident prevention, the Adecco Group has developed a predictive tool based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This management support, currently deployed in all its temporary employment agencies, assesses the "determinants likely to lead to a workplace accident" and enables them to carry out targeted preventative measures.
France: Norauto offers easier access to social assistance via Klaro platform Engagement Norauto, the car maintenance and equipment specialist, is granting its employees access to the services of Klaro, a start-up offering simplified access to social assistance. The aim of this partnership is to enable Norauto's 7,000 employees to increase their purchasing power.
Technologies How Tech Foundations (Atos) is using artificial intelligence to optimise the HR management of its consultants Training/Professional development Tech Foundations, the outsourcing and cloud business line of the Atos group, has been using Whoz, a HR staffing solution using artificial intelligence to allocate consultants to clients, for several months now. It is based on a detailed skills map, drawn up jointly by managers and employees themselves. The solution, which is reserved for digital services companies, could soon be extended to the entire market.
Technologies France: Orange harnesses virtual reality for staff cybersecurity training Training/Professional development Since October 2023, Orange has been rolling out virtual reality training to raise awareness among employees of the cybersecurity risks encountered in the workplace. The company drew on a track record of training carried out using this technology over several years by provider Uptale, particularly in soft skills, as well as on in-house support from its business divisions.
Technologies Ireland: Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council launches The first meeting of Ireland’s AI Advisory Council was held on 17 January. The aim of the new institution,…
