AI @ Work
01 May 2025 – 30 April 2027
NEW! Factsheet #5 – AI & Workforce planning: Heijmans
How can artificial intelligence improve safety and strengthen competitiveness in the construction and infrastructure sector? This fact sheet presents the case of Heijmans, a leading Dutch construction and development company integrating AI-driven detection systems into heavy machinery to significantly reduce risks in roadwork and construction zones. By combining real-time human recognition with automated vehicle intervention, Heijmans demonstrates how AI can enhance workplace safety while supporting innovation across the industry.
Author: Gustav Bösehans (ifaa)
Published: 20 January 2026
About the project
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a high priority at the European level and worldwide. For European and national social partners in general, and their potential future exchanges within their various European sectoral social dialogue committees, it is of utmost importance to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and needs of companies regarding Artificial Intelligence at work. Therefore, the AI@Work project aims to gain knowledge and information on a topic crucial for companies and the European economy.
The project aims to support European (and national) sectoral employers’ representatives in getting a better understanding of the impact of AI on people and business management. It provides an overview of employers’ positions on the topic, as well as business cases for AI to be used appropriately when running a business. Furthermore, the project helps develop a common understanding of the opportunities and risks associated with the use of AI in the world of work, and, if relevant, aligns them with guiding principles to ensure the appropriate use of AI for workforce planning and management.
This project helps create opportunities for exchange with researchers, employer associations, trade unions, and other key stakeholders. This will enrich the debate on the employment-related aspects of artificial intelligence and algorithm management in companies.
Objectives
- Offering an in-depth analysis of the effects of AI on employers and their workforces.
- Assessing the main challenges and opportunities posed by AI in the business environment.
- Providing employers, trade unions and policymakers with valuable insights into the current use of AI through case studies, thereby supporting a fact-based policy approach.
- Receiving first feedback from employers on the adoption of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (2024).
Project materials
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping work across Europe – but it also introduces new compliance challenges. The fact sheet offers a clear overview of the EU AI Act and its implications for companies using AI in the workplace.
Author: Jan Büchel (German Economic Institute, IW)
Published: 4 November 2025
Fact sheet #2 – AI & Competitiveness: Elea iC
This fact sheet explores how Elea iC, a leading Slovenian engineering firm, uses AI to enhance competitiveness in infrastructure design. Through Rouka, an AI-based decision support system for tunnel alignment, Elea iC demonstrates how AI improves design efficiency and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Author: Gustav Bösehans (ifaa)
Published: 12 November 2025
Fact sheet #3 – AI & Workforce Planning: The Adecco Group
This factsheet shows how The Adecco Group applies AI to recruitment, using the Recruiter GenAI Suite to automate tasks such as job descriptions, interview preparation, and CV evaluation. These tools help recruiters focus on candidates rather than administration. It also outlines Adecco’s global AI training and upskilling programme, ensuring colleagues can use AI responsibly and effectively across all experience levels.
Author: Gustav Bösehans (ifaa)
Published: 18 November 2025
In Brief #1 – AI at Work Regulation
The in brief explains:
• How to identify your organisation’s role under the EU AI Act
• How to classify workplace AI tools by risk level
• Key obligations for high-risk systems
Author: Jan Büchel (German Economic Institute, IW)
Published: 25 November 2025
In Brief #2 – First policy workshop
The first policy workshop on 25 November 2025 gathered project partners and experts to review interim results of the AI@Work project and define priorities for upcoming analyses.
Author: Melinda Kelemen (EEI)
Published: 26 November 2025
Fact sheet #4 – AI & Competitiveness: Sanofi
How can artificial intelligence accelerate innovation and strengthen competitiveness in the biopharmaceutical sector? The fact sheet presents the case of Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company integrating AI at scale across R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations.
Author: Gustav Bösehans (ifaa)
Published: 9 December 2025
Fact sheet #5 – AI & Workforce planning: Heijmans
How can artificial intelligence improve safety and strengthen competitiveness in the construction and infrastructure sector? This fact sheet presents the case of Heijmans, a leading Dutch construction and development company integrating AI-driven detection systems into heavy machinery to significantly reduce risks in roadwork and construction zones. By combining real-time human recognition with automated vehicle intervention, Heijmans demonstrates how AI can enhance workplace safety while supporting innovation across the industry.
Author: Gustav Bösehans (ifaa)
Published: 20 January 2026
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