2025 Future of Work Summit: Employers, employees not seeing eye to eye on AI
2025 Future of Work Summit: Employers, employees not seeing eye to eye on AI
Publish Date: 2026-01-16 09:07:00
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Niagara Casinos’ Evolving Use of AI: The company is still in the process of determining its optimal use of AI, focusing on freeing up HR talent rather than reducing it. They are using Microsoft’s Copilot but are cautious about managing confidential data.
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Corus Entertainment’s AI Governance: Corus Entertainment has a clear AI policy and a governance council that reviews all AI use cases. This council ensures compliance from technological and legal perspectives, particularly concerning copyright and intellectual property.
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Increase in Employer Confidence in AI Benefits: A rise in employers’ belief in AI’s efficiency benefits across workflows, recruitment screening, and HR/benefits communications was noted in the 2025 Future of Work Survey.
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Gaps in Employer-Employee Communication on AI: There is a notable gap in transparency and understanding between employers and employees regarding AI usage. Students prefer clear information on AI use, which employers do not consistently provide. Additionally, employers emphasize the strategic importance of AI, while students are still uncertain about its significance to employers.
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Focus on Educating Employees About AI: Niagara Casinos plans to explore methods to better educate employees on AI use to maximize its potential and ensure comfort levels rise with its use.
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Strategic Significance of AI: Employers underscore the strategic importance of AI, whereas many young employees entering the workforce remain uncertain about its relevance to employers, highlighting a gap in alignment and understanding.
