A survey of more than 900 HR and business professionals found 70% had noticed an increase in suspected AI-assisted grievances, with 37% describing the rise as significant.
WorkNest found employers are more concerned about internal management capability than the legal changes themselves.
WorkNest found that only 51% of organisations claim to give equal attention to accidents and long-term health risks.
WorkNest found that 46% experienced at least one employee-related issue resulting in direct financial impact over the past three years.
The survey from WorkNest found that only 18% of organisations regularly and formally assess work-related stress as part of their risk management practices.
Research from WorkNest indicated inconsistent approaches to managing employee relations.
A WorkNest poll of HR professionals found that 53% of disciplinary cases exceed four weeks, with over a third (34%) typically lasting between four and eight weeks.
The findings suggested that many HR professionals felt uncertain about their organisation’s legal readiness at a time when businesses are preparing for vast reforms.
The survey of more than 400 HR professionals revealed significant compliance gaps despite the clear legal and reputational risks, with many employers still in the process of fully implementing the necessary measures.
Over half of businesses (53%) expect an increase in union activity if plans to make it easier for trade unions to gain recognition go ahead.
A poll of over 500 employers and HR professionals conducted by WorkNest revealed that 54% of organisations had no AI policy at all, while almost a quarter (24%) were still in the process of developing one.
A survey by WorkNest found that 43% of employers and HR professionals said fear of confrontation or escalation is the single biggest barrier to resolving disputes early.