77% of workers say AI tools have decreased their productivity

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Employers expect AI to make their workforce more productive, but many employees are reporting the opposite. Bringing in temporary AI talent can help set things right.

A new survey of C-suite executives, full-time employees and freelancers from Upwork, a job marketplace, shows that the demands being placed on regular employees are not balanced with the tech resources they need to be successful. Ninety-six percent of leaders reported that the integration of AI tools will boost their organization’s overall productivity, and are planning to ask employees to contribute by using the tech to increase output, expand their skill sets, take on more responsibilities, work more efficiently and work longer hours. 

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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