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  • Uncontrolled use of AI in organisations linked to rising risk and slower returns
    by Neil Franklin on April 27, 2026 at 8:50 am

    New polling from Lenovo suggests that the widespread, and often unregulated, use of artificial intelligence in organisations is creating operational risks, increasing costs and slowing the return on investment from AI initiatives. The company’s latest Work Reborn Report, based on a survey of 6,000 employees worldwide, claims that more than 70 percent of employees now The post Uncontrolled use […]

  • AI has yet to have any significant impact on UK employment levels
    by Neil Franklin on April 23, 2026 at 4:24 pm

    A new report suggests that fears of artificial intelligence triggering widespread job losses in the UK have yet to be borne out by evidence, with little indication so far of major disruption to employment. The study, published by think tank The Centre for British Progress, examines labour market data since the rapid emergence of generative The post AI has yet to have any significant impact on UK […]

  • AI displays bias when judging people, and that matters for some of its most common uses
    by Neil Franklin on April 23, 2026 at 3:05 pm

    AI systems don’t just process information; they systematically ‘judge’ people in ways that resemble human trust, but with important differences, according to a new study by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU). The results have implications for some of the most common ways AI is already being used as a decision-maker and opinion-former, The post AI displays bias when […]

  • Flokk strengthens North American push with new acquisition
    by Freddie Steele on April 23, 2026 at 2:26 pm

    Global furniture manufacturer Flokk has strengthened its push into the North American market with the acquisition of US-based Spec Furniture, as part of an ongoing strategy that has seen the company build a significant presence in the US and Canada through a series of deals. The Oslo-headquartered firm said the move forms part of its The post Flokk strengthens North American push with new […]

  • Meta installs work tracking software on employee devices to train up AI. Inevitable backlash ensues
    by Neil Franklin on April 22, 2026 at 9:18 am

    Meta is installing work tracking software on the computers of some employees that records mouse movements, keystrokes and other interactions in order to train its artificial intelligence systems, according to reports. The programme, introduced for US-based staff, is designed to capture how people use workplace software in real time, including actions such as selecting menu The post Meta installs […]

  • Re-humanising the workplace: why prevention, support and standards matter more than ever
    by Carole Spiers on April 21, 2026 at 10:21 am

    There is growing recognition that the workplace needs to become more human again, not less. For all the talk of performance, productivity and retention, too many organisations still treat stress, ill health and emotional wellbeing as secondary matters. They are not. They sit at the heart of business success. The figures from the Keep Britain The post Re-humanising the workplace: why prevention, […]

  • New issue of Works magazine is out now and ready for you to explore
    by Neil Franklin on April 21, 2026 at 9:18 am

    The digital edition of the new issue of Works magazine has landed, bringing you another compelling mix of insight and ideas from across the workplace design and management sector. The print edition is on its way and, we think, better than ever. Whichever format you choose, issue 19 offers a comprehensive look at the trends, The post New issue of Works magazine is out now and ready for you to […]

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