The International Bar Association (IBA) Global Employment Institute (GEI) has published its 14th Annual Global Report, identifying the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation, persistent skills shortages and employee wellbeing as the key issues shaping employment law and human resources (HR) practice worldwide.
Based on responses from lawyers in 48 countries, the 14th Annual Global Report: National regulatory trends in human resources law examines legal and workplace developments during 2024 and 2025, highlighting how governments, employers and regulators are responding to rapid technological change, evolving workforce models and increasing compliance expectations. The report offers a comparative insight into how workplaces and regulatory frameworks are being shaped across different regions.
A central finding of the report is that AI is being increasingly used in recruitment, workflow automation, employee monitoring and data analysis, raising legal and ethical concerns around transparency, employee rights and data protection. As only a limited number of jurisdictions currently have employment specific AI legislation, regulatory approaches remain fragmented. Nevertheless, the report notes a clear global trend towards greater scrutiny and governance of workplace AI. Global projections suggest that automation may displace around 85 million jobs, while up to 97 million new roles could emerge, pointing to workforce transformation...
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