The Conference Board Publishes Article Co-Authored by Camille Olson on Trust and Workforce Transformation in an Era of AI Disruption

The Conference Board published an article co-authored by Labor & Employment partner Camille Olson, “Trust by Design: In an Era of AI Disruption, Human Currency Matters Most.” The article, published on April 30, 2026, was written with TCB’s Allan Schweyer and examines how trust has become a defining organizational asset as employers navigate rapid AI adoption, workforce transformation, and social polarization.

The article highlights findings from the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer and The Conference Board’s C‑Suite Outlook, underscoring why employers are now the most trusted institution globally – and the organizational obligations that trust creates. It explores how decisions around AI deployment, advancement and access, and compensation can either strengthen or erode trust. The article offers concrete C-suite guidance on transparent communication, structured decision systems, and manager capability as practical levers of trust management that support engagement, innovation, and long‑term performance.

The article notes:

“Technical capability without organizational trust produces tools that sit unused, concerns that go unvoiced, and errors that go unreported. It also drives workers to external AI systems where containment of corporate IP might be compromised...Thoughtful employers understand the feedback loop between trust and quality.”

The full article is available here (subscription required).