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Expectations vs reality | HR leaders warned against AI overreliance amid mass job loss fears

Employee carrying box after resignation
Employee carrying box after resignation

A potential loss of 250,000 UK jobs and a sharp downturn in business confidence are putting HR leaders under pressure to rethink workforce strategies, with fresh warnings that AI may not be the safety net many organisations are banking on.

Analysis reported by The Guardian, drawing on forecasts from EY Item Club and Deloitte, suggests the UK is “flirting with recession” as geopolitical tensions push up energy costs and dampen hiring plans.

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