Employment

  

AI challenges how businesses operate

AI is challenging how businesses operate. Jonathan Sharp says that organisations must rethink how decisions are made, not just who makes them, but how they are triggered, validated and executed to ensure a successful implementation strategy

   

Can AI make cutlery?

Andrew Bailey highlights how UK economic growth has slowed since the Financial Crisis. He examines AI and suggests gains may take time, depend on complementary innovation, and bring uncertain effects on jobs, making investment in skills essential

   

Challenging inequalities

Across developed countries there is a growing perception that social progress has stalled. Paul Johnson, James Banks, Tim Besley, Richard Blundell, Angus Deaton, Robert Joyce, and Debra Satz argue that stronger economic growth, more dynamic labour markets, and policies that help opportunities take root are essential to tackling inequalities

     

What will AI mean for the labour market?

AI looks increasing likely to become what technologists call a general-purpose technology. Michael Barr discusses the rapid evolution of AI and the potential impact of generative AI on the labour market and the economy

    

AI risks for employers and employees

AI-powered transcription tools are increasingly used in the workplace. Aida Ponce Del Castillo argues in an analysis from data protection law and the AI Act that their deployment raises risks both for employees and employers

    

The 21st century hazardous job

In the age of AI, we may need to start thinking differently about hazardous jobs. Ben Wray discusses the growing evidence of mental ill-health in content moderation and the need to protect the rights of click workers