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The collaboration will aim to understand the areas of HR, organisation strategy, and people development practice crucial to successful AI implementation at work. It will begin with a research collaboration with the Institute for the Future of Work, which aims to build a deeper understanding of the processes of AI adoption, how AI is or could be used by organisations, and its impact on workers.
The findings from the research will be used to develop practical tools and guidance for HR leaders to support AI adoption in their organisations, as well as inform the CIPD’s profession map that sets out the key knowledge and behaviours HR professionals need.
Abby Gilbert, co-director at the IFOW says : “We are delighted to be launching this important and timely action research project into AI adoption. It’s just the time for a deeper diver into the risks and opportunities of AI deployment in the workplace to support the CIPD develop HR professional guidance and standards in this space.”
Anna Thomas MBE, Founding Co-Director of IFOW, said: “This action-research project that we are conducting in partnership with the CIPD addresses a critical need in the AI adoption landscape. As organisations navigate the implementation of AI technologies, understanding the human impact and organisational dynamics is essential for responsible innovation.
Through work, we will be gathering vital insights from HR leaders and employees that will help shape practical frameworks for ethical AI adoption. The research conducted in this partnership represents an important step in applying AI principles in practice, bridging the gap between AI's potential and its responsible, effective and human-centred deployment in the workplace.”
Sara El-Hanfy, Head of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at Innovate UK said: “BridgeAI is proud to join forces with CIPD to champion the responsible adoption of AI in the workplace. This partnership aims to empower businesses with ethical AI frameworks and support their workforces in unlocking the full potential of this transformative technology, ensuring inclusive growth and innovation.”
Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said: “AI is accelerating rapidly and will impact jobs, careers and workplaces. We all need to ensure it is used responsibly and ethically, understanding the many benefits, but also risks.
As with any new technologies, there are gaps between AI development and adoption within organisations. HR can play a central role in establishing how AI works together with people and how it shapes jobs for a future that not only is good for business performance, but also good for people.
Our work on the BridgeAI programme will help us understand how organisations are learning about and adopting AI, the wider skills that will be needed across our workforces, and the frameworks and guidance that can help us all.”
