The Conference Board Publishes Article Co-Authored by Camille Olson on AI Governance in the Workplace

The Conference Board published an article co-authored by Labor & Employment partner Camille Olson, "AI and the Workforce: Governing Risk, Opportunity, and Access." The article, published on August 3, 2026, was written with TCB's Allan Schweyer and examines the growing use of artificial intelligence in human resources and the governance frameworks organizations need to manage associated legal, operational, and workforce risks.

The article highlights the need for employers to establish enterprise-wide AI governance standards as AI tools increasingly influence hiring, performance management, compensation, scheduling, and other employment decisions. It explores evolving legal and regulatory requirements, recent court decisions affecting AI-related employment risks, and practical considerations for ensuring transparency, human oversight, fairness, and accountability in AI-enabled workplace decisions. The article also offers guidance for business leaders on building workforce trust, supporting AI readiness, and balancing innovation with responsible governance.

The article notes:

"At the end of every algorithmic output is a person—an applicant who did not receive a call, an employee who did not receive a promotion, or a worker whose schedule changed with little notice. Employees do not experience AI as efficient code; they experience it as decisions that affect their income, careers, and lives."

The full article is available through The Conference Board (subscription required).