Tomorrow's world - AI's impact on the workplace
About Tech Talent Live
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries and workplaces; its influence extends beyond technology and economics—it is fundamentally changing the landscape of UK employment law and how employers and employees interact. This session will explore how AI is challenging traditional employment frameworks, raising critical questions about employee rights, workplace ethics, and the future of work.
We'll dive into the following key topics:
- AI and Worker Classification: As automation and AI systems become more integrated into workplaces, there is an increasing blurring of lines between employees, contractors, and freelancers. We'll discuss how UK employment law must evolve to account for new types of work relationships that AI technology is fostering.
- Data Protection and Privacy: With AI systems collecting vast amounts of personal data, we'll examine the intersection of AI and the UK's GDPR regulations. How can organizations ensure that AI-driven practices comply with privacy laws, and how does this impact employee monitoring and surveillance?
- Discrimination and Bias in AI: AI systems, if not properly designed, can perpetuate biases—whether in hiring, promotions, redundancy exercises or performance evaluations. We'll explore the legal implications and risks, and specifically how UK laws address potential discrimination in AI decision-making.
- The Future of Employment Contracts: As AI takes over more routine tasks, employees will increasingly take on higher-level roles. What does this mean for employment contracts? We'll consider how traditional contracts might need to adapt to accommodate AI in relation to flexible work arrangements, remote work, and the gig economy.
- Health and Safety Concerns: AI and automation in the workplace raise concerns over mental health, job displacement, and retraining requirements. We'll analyse how the UK's legal framework can address these new workplace health and safety challenges.
- Practical Tips: What practical steps should employers be taking to address these issues and ensure they are able to capitalise the benefits of AI whilst avoiding the legal potential legal pitfalls.
By the end of this session, attendees will have a deeper understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities AI presents within the UK labour market, and how employers can navigate this new landscape to ensure fair, transparent, and compliant work environments.
This presentation is essential for legal professionals, HR leaders, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of work in an AI-driven world.
Exhibitors at Tech Talent Live
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Tech Talent Live Lightning Talks
All lightning talks were held in Committee Room 1, an easily accessible room overlooking the main careers fair hall. The talks typically lasted 10 to 15 minutes per subject.
Schedule:
15:00 – Breaking into Tech: No Technical Experience? No Problem!
Discover how people from retail, music, healthcare and more are building new tech careers through low code platforms, self-learning and support from inclusive communities. This session will share powerful real-life stories and practical advice to help you confidently take your first step into tech without a traditional background.
15:30 – Why Can’t Women Thrive in Tech?
With women facing unique challenges in tech, this session will provide actionable strategies to overcome barriers like imposter syndrome and bias. You’ll gain practical advice on building confidence, developing key skills, and expanding your network to thrive in the tech sector.
16:00 – Ever Wondered About Public Sector Tech Jobs? It’s More Exciting Than You Think!
Think public sector tech is all red tape? Think again. This fast-paced session unveils how digital roles in government shape essential services used by millions, from tax collection to digital operations across departments. Discover how you can make a real impact while enjoying benefits like flexibility, job security, and room to grow. No matter your background, this could be your most exciting move yet!
16:30 – The Secret Skills That Get You Hired (and Promoted)
While technical skills open doors, soft skills like communication, adaptability, and collaboration drive career growth. This session will highlight the key soft skills tech employers value most and provide actionable tips on how to develop and showcase them.
17:00 – Want to Innovate? Try Content Design.
Discover how content design plays a crucial role in driving innovation within the tech sector. This session will introduce you to the skills and opportunities in content design and provide clear steps to start your career.
17:30 – What if 15 minutes could shed light on why your CV gets ghosted?
In this quick lightning talk you will learn about common CV pitfalls that prevent your application from standing out and practical tips to avoid them. This session is perfect for job seekers who want to make simple and effective improvements without rewriting their entire resume.
Overview
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries and workplaces; its influence extends beyond technology and economics—it is fundamentally changing the landscape of UK employment law and how employers and employees interact. This session will explore how AI is challenging traditional employment frameworks, raising critical questions about employee rights, workplace ethics, and the future of work.
We'll dive into the following key topics:
- AI and Worker Classification: As automation and AI systems become more integrated into workplaces, there is an increasing blurring of lines between employees, contractors, and freelancers. We'll discuss how UK employment law must evolve to account for new types of work relationships that AI technology is fostering.
- Data Protection and Privacy: With AI systems collecting vast amounts of personal data, we'll examine the intersection of AI and the UK's GDPR regulations. How can organizations ensure that AI-driven practices comply with privacy laws, and how does this impact employee monitoring and surveillance?
- Discrimination and Bias in AI: AI systems, if not properly designed, can perpetuate biases—whether in hiring, promotions, redundancy exercises or performance evaluations. We'll explore the legal implications and risks, and specifically how UK laws address potential discrimination in AI decision-making.
- The Future of Employment Contracts: As AI takes over more routine tasks, employees will increasingly take on higher-level roles. What does this mean for employment contracts? We'll consider how traditional contracts might need to adapt to accommodate AI in relation to flexible work arrangements, remote work, and the gig economy.
- Health and Safety Concerns: AI and automation in the workplace raise concerns over mental health, job displacement, and retraining requirements. We'll analyse how the UK's legal framework can address these new workplace health and safety challenges.
- Practical Tips: What practical steps should employers be taking to address these issues and ensure they are able to capitalise the benefits of AI whilst avoiding the legal potential legal pitfalls.
By the end of this session, attendees will have a deeper understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities AI presents within the UK labour market, and how employers can navigate this new landscape to ensure fair, transparent, and compliant work environments.
This presentation is essential for legal professionals, HR leaders, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of work in an AI-driven world.
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How to get involved
Please read the information back below, and then fill out an expression of interest form. This will let us know you’d like to take part, what age the participating children are and whether you’d like any support from us or an ‘industry mentor.’
Plan your challenge, consider your resources and the participating students. Challenges can be completed in small or large groups. but please be aware that only 8-10 students from selected schools will be able to attend the celebration event.
Submit your challenge responses via our online form below. Your school can submit up to 10 entries. The deadline for responses is Friday 9 May, 2025. Please get in touch if you are struggling to meet the deadline.
The Schools Challenge steering committee will identify a small group of students from selected schools to be invited to a celebration event on the morning of Friday 20 June at South Shields Customs House.
If selected, you will be invited to attend by 23 May. There will also be an opportunity to display students‘ work as part of a number of public
exhibitions across local authority areas.
If you have any issues, contact us via email: getinvolved@technext.co.uk
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