Subj : Is AI making us actually enjoy our jobs more?
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Sep 24 2024 12:15:05

Is AI making us actually enjoy our jobs more?

Date:
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:03:00 +0000

Description:
Knowledge workers have a really poor relationship with work, but AI and more 
flexible work environments could help.

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Only a quarter (26%) of UK knowledge workers have a healthy relationship with 
their work, new research has claimed. 

Despite a slight improvement compared with last year, the figures are 
indicative of poor performance and productivity across various sectors as a 
result of decreased motivation and satisfaction, the latest HPs Work 
Relationship Index has reported. 

However, all of this could be about to change if businesses act on the needs 
of workers  more widespread AI adoption and personalized work environments. 
AI might help knowledge workers in more ways than one 

HP found AI adoption among UK workers had more than doubled from 27% in 2023 
to 66% in 2024, with workers noticeably happier over the same period. 

Around three in four (73%) globally agree AI makes their jobs easier, with 
three in five noting the positive work-life balance effects. 

Nevertheless, workers continue to worry about artificial intelligences impact 
on the jobs market, with 39% of UK workers concerned that AI could replace 
human jobs  more than last year. 

Besides the assistance of emerging technologies, workers are also calling for 
more personalized and flexible work environments. As many as 85% would 
consider taking a lower salary if it meant they could have a more custom 
environment, highlighting a critical area for business investment. Knowledge 
workers prefer to have more control over how, where and when they work. 

Neil Sawyer, Managing Director of HP UK and Ireland, summarized: As workers' 
expectations continue to shift, many businesses have yet to fully adapt their 
workspaces, culture, tools, and leadership styles to meet these evolving 
needs. 

Thankfully, companies are starting to recognize the need for change  
three-quarters (76%) of leaders agreed that urgent action is required to 
improve employees relationships with work. 

Sawyer added: Business leaders must recognise that these choices impact not 
only employees relationship with work but also their overall wellbeing and 
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