Tech & Analytics
Almost half the time spent on AI is on fixing its output, BambooHR says
A BambooHR survey reveals that employees use AI for about 1.5 hours per day on average, with nearly half of that time (approximately 20 days per year) spent troubleshooting AI errors or adjusting prompts. Despite such inefficiencies, 65% of employees still feel confident and enthusiastic about AI. The survey also found that executives use AI about twice as much as regular employees, and that AI is transforming knowledge transfer and interpersonal collaboration in the workplace.
California ban on workplace AI emotion surveillance heads to Newsom’s desk
The California Assembly passed a bill on Sunday that would prohibit employers from using artificial intelligence tools to monitor employees' personal emotional states or collect their 'neural data.' The bill (AB 1883) has been sent to Governor Gavin Newsom for signature, and if approved, it will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Human Capital Management solutions are everywhere—so why aren’t businesses getting the expected value?
Enterprises have invested in human capital management (HCM) technology for years, yet most still struggle to achieve expected value. The 3Sixty Insights benchmark report found that only 13% of organizations fully utilize their HCM solutions, 12% consider themselves advanced users, and 86% of users have encountered issues related to HR, payroll, or benefits. Keisha Forbes, Director of Strategic Customer Experience at Insperity, points out that the biggest challenge is adoption rather than technology, and emphasizes how the "fragmentation tax" erodes operational costs and employee trust. The article analyzes the reasons behind the value gap and proposes achieving return on investment through human-centric collaboration and ongoing support.
District HR leaders: Keep humans in decision-making as AI’s presence grows
Against the backdrop of AI gradually permeating school district operations, multiple district HR leaders point out that while technology can handle a large volume of transactional tasks, critical decisions must retain human judgment. This article explores AI's practical applications in personnel management, governance frameworks, and data privacy challenges through case studies of Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia and Indianapolis Public Schools.
CHROs split on whether managers can lead through AI-driven change, Gallup finds
A Gallup global CHRO roundtable survey reveals that among 102 chief human resources officers, half lack confidence in managers' ability to guide employees in using AI. To address this challenge, 57% of CHROs are providing AI training for managers, and 62% are establishing centers of excellence and internal AI advocates. The survey also found that employee sentiment regarding AI's impact on workplace culture is divided, but clear communication and resource support from managers can promote positive acceptance.
Empathetic leaders drive whether AI is seen as an opportunity or a risk, survey finds
Businessolver's 2026 Workplace Empathy and AI Special Report finds that leaders' empathy levels significantly influence employees' perceptions of AI. In highly empathetic workplaces, nearly nine in ten employees feel they receive adequate AI training, whereas in poor cultures, this proportion is only 33%. Additionally, 83% of employees in empathetic cultures are optimistic about AI, compared to 61% among all employees.
Court approves forensic review of ex-Flex CFO candidate’s personal devices
U.S. District Court Judge Margaret M. Garnett on Monday approved an agreement allowing the introduction of a forensic vendor to review the personal devices of payments executive Alex Anderson, to copy and preserve confidential information belonging to payments company Flexible Finance. The order stems from a civil lawsuit filed by Flex, alleging that Anderson misappropriated trade secrets while interviewing for its CFO position and passed them to Split Pay, a competitor where he is now CFO.
9 stories on the growing pains of AI at work
As artificial intelligence moves from concept to workplace reality, employers are facing a series of unforeseen consequences: employees requesting religious exemptions from using AI tools, lawsuits over AI-assisted hiring and firing decisions, and employees submitting AI-generated work products they do not understand. These issues span the entire HR spectrum, from talent acquisition to employee engagement to compliance management. HR Dive will continue to monitor this new world, and this article summarizes nine typical problems and recommendations for avoidance.