AI in the Workplace | leveraging opportunities while avoiding legal risks
AI is transforming the way businesses operate; employees are increasingly using it to support their day-to-day tasks, while employers are turning to it to help inform decision-making — particularly in HR and legal matters. While AI offers significant opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, it also brings substantial risks.
14 August , 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
As AI tools become embedded in everyday tasks, employers must set firm boundaries and provide clear guidelines. Without robust AI policies, employees may unintentionally misuse tools like ChatGPT, leading to the unintentional spread of misinformation, privacy and data security risks, legal and compliance concerns, and issues with clients, amongst other things.
At the same time, growing numbers of employers and HR professionals are leaning on AI themselves, whether it’s to speed up recruitment processes, draft employment documents, or get advice on employee relations issues. In fact, our recent poll shows that nearly 1 in 3 HR professionals are already using AI to support their role. While there are clear benefits, over-reliance on these tools can lead to unintended consequences, including discrimination claims, legal mistakes, and costly Employment Tribunal proceedings.
In this free 60-minute session, WorkNest’s Employment Law and HR experts will explore the key legal risks and considerations surrounding AI in the workplace. You’ll learn how to safeguard your organisation, promote responsible AI use among your workforce and prevent potential legal pitfalls. We’ll also share insights on how AI can complement HR decision-making — along with real-life examples of where things have gone wrong, helping you recognise the risks and avoid similar mistakes.
What's on the agenda?
- An introduction to AI in the workplace: Gain a clear understanding of what AI is, how it’s changing the way we work; we’ll explore both the opportunities AI presents and the risks it introduces, highlighting why a proactive, informed approach is essential for employers.
- Dos and don’ts for employers: Get practical guidance on how to get your workforce to adopt using AI responsibly, set boundaries, and reduce the risk of legal and compliance issues.
- Using AI in HR and employment law-related matters: Explore how AI can support HR decision-making, alongside the key risks employers need to be aware of — including bias, data protection, and discrimination.
- When AI goes wrong in HR: Hear real-life examples of how AI has been misused in HR-related matters, the unexpected consequences, and what lessons can be learned.
- Q&A: Put your questions to our expert hosts and get clear, concise advice that you can apply in your business.
AI isn’t just a tech issue – it’s an employment law issue. This webinar will help you understand what you should have in place to safeguard your business as the AI landscape evolves.
Got a question?
If you have a specific query you’d like our host to answer, please submit it when registering – we’ll answer as many as possible during the session or in a follow-up FAQ.
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