Has HR failed? 1 in 4 employees trust AI more in assessing pay equity

One in four workers globally would trust artificial intelligence over their own HR department to audit and assess pay equity, according to new global research, which warned of a widening trust gap between employees and the organisations that manage their pay.

The study, commissioned by Globalization Partners (G-P) and conducted by Talker Research, surveyed 4,000 employed professionals across the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Singapore, and Australia in April 2026.

More than a quarter (26%) of respondents said they would trust AI more than their HR department to audit and assess pay equity.