Digital shadows Unsurprisingly, when AI begins to factor into decisions on hiring, firing and pay, employees start to grow wary of their use. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Advanced data analytics is making it much easier for HR departments across the world to get a sense of how workers feel about their jobs, their colleagues and superiors.

Rather than have HR personnel pore over thousands of pages of employee surveys, software programs can analyze them almost instantly and provide insights into the language used by workers that may not be apparent to even a seasoned HR professional.

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