Companies endeavor that employees use AI at work and Several reports And Case studies show Productivity gains That comes from Introduction of technology. However, since the employees rely more on AI, new research underlines the potential effects on their mental health.
Employees who take advantage of the Latest AI tools reported about an increase in their productivity by 40%, so A new report From freelance platform -Upwork. In turn, C-Suite executives also say a difference-77% that they have observed the productivity gains through the introduction of AI.
But although workers get more ready, they pay a high emotional tribute. The majority (88%) of the most productive AI-capable employees report due to an increase in workload. As a result, these employees consider twice as often that their jobs canceled, as the report states.
“This is a flashing red light for Chros: productivity gains can disappear overnight if high -tower go out of the door” Assets.
AI at work has different effects on employees than just burnout. Around 62% of employees say that they are not clear how the technology contributes to the final result of their company. And more than two thirds of employees who use AI the most, say that they have better relationships than their human colleagues, who contribute to a feeling of separation and alienation.
Ai doesn’t just change what people do at work, says Monahan. It changes the “social architecture” of the office.
“AI is becoming increasingly team -mate and not just a background tool,” she says. “Priority chros are new workflows, roles and even career paths, so that people and AI agents complement the strengths of the other and not cannibalize.”
Brit Morse
Brit.morse@fortune.com
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