At our annual conference in Ireland this week, the CIPD revealed that most Irish employers are yet to communicate a clear strategy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace.
According to our 2025 HR Practices in Ireland study:
- 58% of workplaces haven’t provided a clear plan on AI usage
- 67% haven’t delivered any employee training on AI
- Only 11% believe their leadership teams are fully equipped for an AI-driven world
- 22% plan to provide clear guidance on AI use in 2025.
Despite this, 60% of respondents reported seeing improved productivity in their organisation thanks to the use of AI.
HR urged to lead responsible AI implementation
The study has been published to coincide with our annual conference in Ireland, where the transformative power of AI in the workplace is set to be a hot topic.
We’re urging workplaces to improve their standard of engagement with workers on AI.
As its presence and usage in the workplace grows, it’s vital that employers understand AI and use it correctly and responsibly to protect business and employee data. While AI has a lot to offer, any workplace that hasn’t put an AI policy in place is at risk of getting left behind or falling foul of security issues.
HR professionals have an important role to play in ensuring businesses prioritise formalising their AI strategy and policies. That said, we recognise it’s a quickly evolving topic and we’ve provided practical guides and resources on our website to help keep you up to date with the latest developments.