HR Report on AI: Insights on HR’s readiness and risk management

Some of the results raised troubling concerns─ While 94% of companies use AI, 40% of HR professionals say their organizations lack internal guidelines for how to use AI tools in a responsible and ethical manner.

To uncover how HR professionals are navigating AI, Traliant worked with the independent market research firm, Researchscape to survey over 500 full-time employees in HR roles at firms with 100+ employees across all industries. Some of the results raised troubling concerns─ While 94% of companies use AI, 40% of HR professionals say their organizations lack internal guidelines for how to use AI tools in a responsible and ethical manner.

This finding indicates that while excitement for AI’s potential is high, organizations are not providing their employees with the necessary guidance on AI use, putting themselves at risk of noncompliance with AI laws, governance networks, as well as data privacy breaches.

Get the survey report “HR Report on AI: Insights on HR’s readiness and risk management” to learn about the gaps in policies and education that need to be closed to empower employees to leverage AI ethically and responsibly.

The report uncovered numerous risks including:

• 63% of HR professionals list data privacy and security as their top concern regarding AI, followed by compliance with data protection laws and regulations (52%)
• Only 60% of respondents say they have an AI Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
• 21% report their employees have not received any training (either virtual or in-person) on AI acceptable use
• Almost a third (31%) of HR professionals have not shared any comms or guidelines to employees about the proper use of AI within the organization.

Another major finding indicates that many HR professionals are taking the lead with implementing AI in their organizations. Half (50%) said HR is the primary party responsible for the development of AI policies and acceptable use communication. 

This report is essential for HR professionals looking to harness the transformative power of AI responsibly. By equipping your team with the knowledge contained in the report, you can better navigate the complexities of AI implementation, mitigate risks and successfully tap into the technology’s potential.