GenAI at Work
WorkJam adds autonomous AI layer for frontline work
WorkJam launched autonomous AI to assign, prioritise and verify frontline tasks with auditable logs and manager override; Task Priority Engine due H2 2026.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work
OpenAI released GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work on July 9, 2026 — enterprise agents that access apps and files, prompting data-protection and workplace risk concerns.
Cognizant vows 5,000 Frontier engineers, 10,000 operators
Cognizant will train and certify 5,000 Frontier engineers and 10,000 Frontier operators to build and govern agentic AI systems, the company said.
Cloud Challenge Book 2026: Gov.UK on cloud and AI skills
GOV.UK publishes the Cloud Challenge Book 2026, urging public bodies to build cloud and AI capability and prioritise workforce skilling.
EU action plan: advanced AI cybersecurity
European Commission unveils an action plan to evaluate advanced AI for cybersecurity; HR must prepare secure procurement, testing and training.
EU Code for AI-generated content transparency
EU AI Office issues voluntary Code to support Article 50 labelling duties; signatories listed in July; transparency rules apply from 2 Aug 2026.
Workday expands EMEA VAR with HR Path UK&I
Workday adds HR Path UK & Ireland to its EMEA VAR network to strengthen UK distribution and implementation of its HR and AI-enabled tools.
Brussels AI cybersecurity plan targets US model reliance
EU Commission seeks access and oversight of advanced AI models for cybersecurity, a development employers and HR tech vendors must track.