AI at Work Needs Worker Protections, Not Just Productivity Goals

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!This is the conclusion of our special three-part Workplace Minute series examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping the U.S. labor market.Throughout this series, we've explored how AI is creating new opportunities for some workers while increasing uncertainty for others. We've also examined why worker confidence is becoming an increasingly important indicator of labor market health. In this final episode, we turn our attention to what comes next.As AI becomes embedded in hiring, performance management, workforce planning, and everyday work, organizations face a fundamental choice. Will AI be used simply to improve productivity and reduce costs, or will it also be used to create better jobs, stronger organizations, and greater opportunity for workers?To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report hereThe HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.