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Talogy: AI outpacing employers' ability to manage people
Talogy's Aug. 26 report finds AI capabilities are developing faster than employers can measure and manage human performance alongside AI tools.

HR Dive: HR AI agents still need human oversight
HR Dive reports companies deploying AI agents for HR tasks still require human oversight amid risks in restructurings, people-analytics governance and planning.

European Commission opens calls for seven EU AI 'gigafactories'
The European Commission has opened tenders for up to seven AI 'gigafactories' to boost model development, local AI jobs and skills across the EU.

Stanford–ADP update finds Gen Z entry jobs weakening where AI exposure is highest
An update to the Stanford–ADP Canaries dashboard shows 22–25‑year‑old employment lagging in occupations most exposed to generative AI, with a gender gap shaped by occupational sorting.

ONS publishes 'AI in UK businesses' analysis
The Office for National Statistics published an official analysis on 20 July 2026 using BICS that maps UK business adoption of AI and early labour-market effects.

UK opens call on personal vs non‑personal data for AI
DSIT has launched a call for evidence on how personal and non‑personal data rules should apply to AI and data‑intensive tech, affecting HR and people‑analytics use of workforce data.

EU JRC report urges AI to tackle ageing and shortages
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre published a Demographic Transformation report on 14 July 2026 urging AI and digital innovation to boost productivity and support older workers.

KPMG names five trends reshaping the HR function
KPMG’s June 2026 report sets out five trends — from AI in people processes to operating-model redesign — that HR leaders must address now.

McKinsey: Gen AI raises skills uncertainty but clarifies workforce planning
McKinsey finds generative AI has increased uncertainty about skills, but organisations that embed AI in innovation report easier strategic workforce planning and clearer talent priorities.