When companies claim AI is the reason for job cuts, HR must rigorously examine these assertions. The article highlights that AI is often cited alongside other reasons like cost-cutting and restructuring. HR should require clear evidence that specific tasks have been eliminated by technology before approving headcount reductions. This includes demonstrating how AI performs the work, what human oversight remains, and the expected business improvements. Furthermore, HR needs to ensure managers are equipped to lead redesigned workflows and that redeployment options are thoroughly explored before any positions are eliminated.
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