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AI and algorithmic management spread to monitoring staff

Date October 14, 2026By WorkblissUpdated October 19, 2026

What’s happening

A Commission Flash Eurobarometer of about 12,800 SMEs and mid-caps found 42% already use AI or algorithmic management, with performance and productivity monitoring the second most common use (36%). Yet 49% say they don't trust AI for staff-related decisions.

What to do

Inventory where AI touches monitoring or people decisions, and brief managers and staff before EU rules on algorithmic management arrive.

How Workbliss can help

Workbliss runs AI-confidence and change programs, and manager training on using AI openly and fairly.

Plan support for your teams

Source

employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu. Checked October 19, 2026.

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