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Japan Creates AI That Alerts Bosses When Their Staff Will Quit Their Jobs

As scary as it sounds, it's actually designed to help create better working environments.

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Japanese researchers from Tokyo City University have built an AI tool that can tell company bosses when their employees are leaving

According to AFP, the unnamed AI tool was developed by the university's media education expert, Professor Naruhiko Shiratori in collaboration with a Tokyo-based startup.

"We are currently testing the AI tool with several companies, creating a model for each one," Shiratori told AFP, adding that the AI model is tailored to fit the needs of each company.

An aerial shot of Tokyo City University.

Image via Tokyo City University

The AI tool analyses various employee data, including attendance records and personal details like age and gender, helping managers offer targeted support to reduce staff turnover

The tool also constructs a turnover model for each company by examining data on former employees, including their absences.

It can also predict the likelihood of new recruits quitting, given in percentage points, when relevant data is provided.

The tool's insights allow employers to discreetly offer support to employees at high risk of leaving, signalling the company's readiness to assist without revealing potentially alarming statistics

The researchers were originally inspired by a study predicting university student dropouts before they extended their work to companies in Tokyo.

They now plan to upgrade the AI tool to recommend suitable job assignments for new employees, based on their job interview data, characteristics, and personal backgrounds.

According to Japanese government data, 10% of recent graduates leave their jobs within a year, while 30% depart after three years

This AI tool is expected to help employers better understand and support their employees, reducing the chances of them leaving their companies.

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