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AI is helping managers prepare for one of work's hardest tasks: Difficult employee conversations
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Artificial intelligence tools are being used by workplace managers to practice conversations about employee performance, compensation, and job terminations. The tools typically use chatbots or simulations to role-play as employees during these rehearsals. Privacy protections and human decision-making remain factors in how these systems are deployed across organizations.
