AI for more productive and meaningful work
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, reshaping tasks, jobs, and entire organisations. This training equips HR professionals, organisational leaders, and policymakers with the knowledge and tools to navigate these changes effectively. Through a blend of theory, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples, participants will learn how to evaluate the impact of AI at multiple levels—tasks, jobs, processes, and systems—and design work that balances productivity with job quality.
Audience
This training is designed for:
• HR professionals and talent managers.
• Organisational leaders and decision-makers.
• Policymakers and public sector professionals involved in workforce planning.
Learning goals
You will understand:
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Which human skills and work tasks are most exposed to AI progress.
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Which occupations and sectors will most likely be impacted.
You will be able to:
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Assess the potential for AI in your organization.
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Apply job (re)design strategies to job profiles in your organization.
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Critically reflect on the human and organizational impact of automation technology.
Program
Part 1: Task and job level
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Understanding generative AI: from task automation to job redesign.
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The impact of AI on task-level productivity and job quality.
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Step-by-step guide for job analysis and redesign.
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Homework: Breaking down a job into tasks and evaluating AI’s potential.
​Part 2: Process and system level
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Reviewing homework findings and insights.
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Exploring process-level changes: coordinating interdependent tasks.
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Designing system-level solutions for AI adoption.
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Ethics and regulation: ensuring fairness, transparency, and inclusion in AI-driven work environments.
Trainer
A quantitative social scientist with expertise in labour markets and work organisation, Dr Laura Nurski combines her academic rigour with hands-on experience in applying AI-driven tools. She guides organisations and policymakers in understanding and leveraging AI to design better jobs and workplaces.
Practical
Format: Two half-day interactive sessions, up to 20 people.
Location: in-person (location to be determined).
Requirements: Participants are encouraged to bring a job description for the practical exercises.
Pricing and availability: Please email laura.nurski@icloud.com