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November 2026 · 6
UNION Biztosító HR director: AI is a new working environment, not a new professionHR-vezetőRecruiters need new screening methods because AI-polished CVs all look equally refined.Hungarian HR leaders' main concerns: demographics, AI, pay transparency and generational differencesHR-vezetőMust handle AI adoption, preparation for pay transparency and generational differences at the same time.MOL's HR head says Gen Z is not the biggest workplace headacheHR-vezetőShould identify and address the real fault line instead of generational conflict.középvezetőHungarian large-company HR experience can also be a starting point for team leadership.GKI says artificial intelligence has taken off at Hungarian companiesSME ownerGiven the catch-up in industry and construction, it is worth assessing where the company lags the sector average.Algorithmic transparency: company executives' personal liability for AI decisionsHR-vezetőAssess which HR tools affect decisions about natural persons.igazgatósági tagMust reckon with the possibility of personal liability for AI decisions.SME ownerNeeds to know which of the software in use contains AI functions.Who is responsible when AI acts? Accountability questions raised by agentic BISME ownerBefore introducing agents, record what the AI may approve and what a human must.
October 2026 · 20
Hungarian firms' staff fear for their jobs and may be slowing AI adoption, mfor.hu reportsSME ownerInstead of expecting spectacular results from trying out ChatGPT, plan realistic goals and time for learning.HR-vezetőA communication and retraining plan is needed to address job fears.HR Fest: Hungarian HR leaders discuss AI-driven change in corporate learningHR-vezetőBased on the Hungarian professional debate, learning programmes should be redesigned around AI capabilities and personalisation.Hungarian experts weigh in on AI and managerial responsibilitySME ownerA change of mindset at owner level comes first; technology rollout only follows.}International AI expert joins Netlock to shape its AI strategyHow Hungarian companies adopt AI, and which trends are expectedSME ownerHungarian company examples offer a benchmark for first AI steps.AI can help HR professionals avoid burnout, HR Portál article saysHR-vezetőShould assess which administrative HR tasks can be handed over to AI.BellResearch: 40% of Hungarian software developers assess AI's business benefits from experienceSME ownerSmall and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners should introduce numerical metrics to measure AI's impact.HR Hot Topics 2026: AI is a main shaper of jobs, leadership and how organisations workHR-vezetőAI should run through HR strategy rather than be handled as a separate project.Hungarian firms' 2027 AI budgets should follow expected business results, PwC survey data citedSME ownerMust first define the expected business outcome.Hungary is building its own AI: decision support, with responsibility staying with the professionalPortfolio: Hungarian SMEs' competitiveness may hinge on their own weak pointsSME ownerBefore buying an AI tool, identify your own weak points in sales and customer handling.Hungarian debates: AI in management decisions, AI bosses, agents in the boss's seatHR-vezetőSet a rule on what AI may assign or assess about employees.középvezetőPrepare for some of your coordinating tasks to move to an agent.Who is liable when AI errs? Trust in healthcare decision supportközépvezetőMake clear to staff when an AI recommendation must be overridden.Project management 2026: AI spreads, accountability remains, and the future of juniorsközépvezetőAs project manager, you remain accountable for the project's success; AI only supports.AI is eating jobs: how can HR professionals save companies?HR-vezetőDefine HR's role in AI-driven change, from planning to reskilling staff.Surveys cover Hungarian SMEs' AI use and "shadow AI" at small businessesSME ownerFind out which AI tools staff use, and introduce a documented approval step.Minner State of AI 2026: another Hungarian study on companies' AI useAI is becoming more autonomous, but the law cannot yet say who is liableigazgatósági tagUncertainty over liability should be treated as a separate item in the risk register.Csaba Saranyik named Data & AI director at Yettel HungaryHungarian pay data show the value of AI skills; new workplace AI course launchesHR-vezetőAI training is best planned together with pay and career logic; the course is aimed at management level as well.középvezetőAI skills now show up in pay, so they should not put off their own development.
September 2026 · 25
Hungarian SMEs: next two years may decide competitiveness amid AI, energy costs and generational changeSME ownerAI adoption must be planned together with generational change and energy costs; the next two years are critical.Hungarian commentators: AI is a leadership issue, and decision frameworks and ethical responsibility stay with peopleBell Research: 84% of Hungarian business leaders use AI, but fewer use it for workSME ownerWithout deliberate AI governance, usage remains unchecked.MediaFuture event asks what business leaders' responsibility is in the age of AISME ownerSet your own AI use principles, tailored to the local environment and employees.PwC: AI in retail is a business and compliance issue, not just a technology toolSME ownerOwners need to identify which retail processes use AI and what compliance obligations come with it.What if your boss isn't human? Hungarian article asks if AI could replace managersHR-vezetőState in advance which HR decisions cannot be handed over to an algorithm.középvezetőBe able to communicate clearly that a human remains responsible for evaluation and rewards.Rab Árpád: energy use should be restricted in the current critical situation, as tech leaders urge a slowdownFrom shadow AI to autonomous HR: Gábor Gágyor on SuccessFactors agentsHR-vezetőUncover hidden AI use, and introduce skills-based, agent-supported processes.SME ownerIf employees already use AI, set boundaries instead of banning it.Hírnavigátor: AI skills speed up the rise of Gen Z business leadersHR-vezetőReview leadership selection criteria with AI proficiency in mind.Deloitte Hungary: AI is a strategic issue for finance leaders, but most companies are still hesitatingAI in HR: data protection risks from recruitment to promotionHR-vezetőMap which HR processes use AI, and check their data protection background.SME ownerIf you use an external AI tool for recruitment or evaluation, ask for its data protection documentation.Hungarian press on AI leaders' calls to slow down: genuine fear or business interest?SME ownerThe slowdown debate should not halt local AI adoption, but keep track of regulatory developments.Hungarian HR Portal asks whether the era of caring bosses is over as AI changes managementközépvezetőThe balance between tasks and personal support has to be managed deliberately, because a shift towards managing work is emerging as an expectation.HR-vezetőLeadership development needs to define what remains a human management task alongside AI.AI Summit Budapest asks what role humans play in the age of AIHungarian SMEs: AI can be an operational colleague, but needs professional management and capitalSME ownerAI should be introduced for a specific operational task, and the leadership vision and learning should be developed together with the team.Most Hungarian companies use AI, but deep integration and returns lag behindSME ownerUse alone does not deliver returns, so it is worth setting goals tied to specific processes.Hungarian early-career workers squeezed as AI takes over entry-level tasksHR-vezetőAssess which entry-level tasks have disappeared at the company and what can replace them as a way of learning.SME ownerHiring and training early-career workers requires a conscious decision, because traditional learning tasks are dropping out.Fundamental-rights dilemmas of employers using AI: the 'invisible boss'HR-vezetőMonitoring and decision processes that use AI should be reviewed in advance for data protection and equal treatment.Hungarian research to measure gap between workers' AI values and realityIndex: AI assistant acts as a sparring partner for company leadersSME ownerAt a smaller company with no management board, AI can offer an outside perspective.Leadership development trends 2026: learning moves into the flow of workHR-vezetőShould consider shifting the leadership development budget towards work-embedded, AI-supported and simulation-based formats.Choosing an AI tool for your company: predictability, outages and data lock-inSME ownerWhen choosing a tool, should weigh outage risk and data lock-in alongside the monthly fee.CSR Hungary: AI is not simply about headcount cutsHR-vezetőShould weigh responsible ways of reorganising the workforce that go beyond headcount cuts.Portfolio: managers now have to lead more than just peopleHR-vezetőShould build the management skills needed to lead an organisation that works alongside AI and agents.AI Act and nurseries: operators' responsibility cannot be delegated to AISME ownerEven at a smaller provider, it must be clear that AI only supports and a person makes the decision.
August 2026 · 15
Bill Gates's AI essay: leadership lessons for Hungarian SMEsSME ownerCan assess their company's position using the AI maturity scale and the suggested steps.Who is liable under the AI Act when AI makes a mistake? Hungarian consultancy explainerSME ownerMust set out liability for AI errors in supplier contracts.Hungary's Education Authority creates deputy president post covering AI in public administrationDo Hungarian SMEs need a dedicated chief AI officer?SME ownerDecide whether a separate AI lead is needed or whether assigning the task to an existing manager is enough.Shadow AI at Hungarian firms: 'we only ask ChatGPT occasionally' still counts as AI useSME ownerUnregulated chatbot use is also a data protection and liability risk.What is a degree worth in the AI age? Judgment and leadership skills gain valueHR-vezetőIn job ads and hiring, assess judgment and communication skills as well.CSR Hungary: AI is no longer just an IT issue as leadership responsibility enters a new phaseigazgatósági tagInclude AI in the board's remit.AI decision support for business leaders: more data, but accountability staysSME ownerUse AI to gather and organise information, but the decision and the accountability remain yours.Szárszó Conference: AI tasks can be delegated, responsibility cannotHungarian AI use policy and governance for SMEs: no compliance without management accountabilitySME ownerOwners should assess which tools staff use and introduce an AI use policy.Bluebird: the IT pay boom is over, restructuring replaces management hiringHR-vezetőEmployer appeal must be built on factors other than pay.SME ownerInstead of hiring a new manager, tasks can also be redistributed through restructuring.középvezetőMiddle managers should expect their responsibilities to expand and be redistributed.BCG: 74% of knowledge workers use AI, but organizational adaptation lagsHR-vezetőWork redesign and leadership skills development should accompany AI rollout.Artificial Intelligence Office launches website on responsible AI useSME ownerThe state guide is a free starting point for drafting internal AI-use rules.Employment law guide to workplace AI use: options, limits, liabilityHR-vezetőEmployment rules on AI use (internal policy, notification) should be reviewed in light of the changes the article mentions.SME ownerEmployees' use of AI must be regulated, because liability can also fall on the employer.Hungarian IT survey: AI brought leadership dilemmas, not a pay surge, in the talent raceHR-vezetőRecruitment and pay strategy should be reviewed in light of the survey's findings, rather than built on an assumption of a pay war.középvezetőManagers must handle the new dilemmas over team composition and capacity.