An employee's request for a 919-day extension to lodge a general protections dismissal claim, based on a suggestion made by ChatGPT, was best described as "hopeless" and an unnecessary waste of time, according to the Fair Work Commission.
To ensure employees retain the critical thinking skills organisations need, it will be crucial to clarify the line between using AI as an assistant, and depending on it entirely, an expert says.
Former Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins says she is yet to come across a single organisation that is "implementing the positive duty in an entirely holistic and thorough manner", but meaningful change is nonetheless occurring "beneath the surface".
Adoption of AI is driving an "experience gap" for many graduates entering the workforce, and it's "a really significant issue that we're not talking enough about", a futurist warns.
Efficiency gains achieved by delegating repetitive tasks to AI present an "amazing opportunity" for employees to redirect time into valuable rest and reflection, but they're more likely to keep simulating productivity, an HR thought leader says.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the HR jobs market, as organisations seek HR practitioners who can "bridge the gap" between people and technology, specialist recruiters say. Also in this article: the HR skills and roles in greatest demand across Australia, and how salaries are moving.
After adopting AI, IBM's HR department has achieved a 55% lift in its approval rating from the business, and a dramatic reduction in admin work is opening up opportunities for its HR practitioners to work in L&D, tech-based and client-facing roles.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
