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Majority of UK people managers believe AI tools can improve their role effectiveness
Visier , a globally recognised leader in people analytics and workforce solutions for people-powered business , unveiled new global research that serves as a plea for help from managers who see major insight gaps in what they need to do their jobs well – and points to enthusiasm for AI as a key solution .
Generative AI tools to improve their role as people managers . Managers also expressed an overarching desire to make better , data-informed people decisions , with 94 % of UK respondents ( 96 % overall ) agreeing that improved access to people-related data would lend more confidence to their processes .
The research shows that AI is seen as a net-positive addition to the flow of work with an overwhelming 86 % of UK ( 87 % overall ) respondents expressing excitement about the potential of
“ Nearly half of the survey respondents said their current decisionmaking process is greatly influenced by intuition and practical experience , rather than hard facts ,” said Ben Harris , Vice President EMEA , Visier . “ Many managers also said that accessing data is time-consuming and difficult , so relying on instinct is an everyday reality for most .
“ It ’ s recognised that people managers in every sector are under severe pressure , and bearing in mind organisations are sitting on vast amounts of useful data , creating access to it – especially for those who aren ’ t data analysts – will help them with decisionmaking accuracy and align to overall organisational strategy . Through this research , managers said that better people-related data could inform their decisions on hiring , promotions , engagement , productivity and efficiency .”
Leap Partners continues expansion in Kentucky
Leap Partners , one of the fastest-growing home service companies with HVAC , plumbing and electrical businesses across southeast America , has proudly announced its latest expansion in Kentucky with the acquisition of Air Care Heating and Cooling in Elizabethtown , Kentucky . In 2022 , Leap Partners also acquired Hornback Plumbing , a plumbing company in the area . The two companies will now partner to provide HVAC and plumbing services to the Elizabethtown community .
“ We are excited to have Leap Partners ’ support and industry knowledge so we can continue our growth ,” Lovall said . “ I am excited for the additional career opportunities this will offer my team .”
Over the last two years , Leap Partners ’ portfolio has grown to include 17 HVAC , plumbing and electrical companies cross Alabama , Florida , Georgia , Kentucky , Missouri , North Carolina and Tennessee .
“ We are thrilled to continue our growth in Kentucky ,” said John Cerasuolo , Leap Partners Chief Executive Officer . “ Air Care has established itself as a premier heating and cooling provider for residents of Elizabethtown , and its values perfectly align with Leap ’ s . The Air Care and Hornback Plumbing teams working alongside each other are a perfect match to provide more top-tier services to our customers .”
Serving Elizabethtown for more than 10 years , Air Care specialises in providing affordable HVAC comfort solutions for residential and commercial clients . The company will continue to be led by former owner , Chet Lovall , and will still operate under the Air Care brand .
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