According to the Adecco Group’s annual Global Workforce of the Future survey, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is saving workers an average of one hour each day. This newfound time allows employees to devote more energy to creative tasks, strategic thinking, and achieving a better work-life balance. The survey, which encompasses insights from 35,000 workers across 27 leading economies, reveals the profound impact AI has on workplace efficiency and job satisfaction.
- Time Savings Across Sectors
- Workers using AI reported average time savings of one hour per day.
- Time savings by sector:
- Energy, Utilities, and Clean Technology: 75 minutes/day
- Tech: 66 minutes/day
- Manufacturing: 62 minutes/day
- Financial Services: 57 minutes/day
- Aerospace and Defence: 52 minutes/day
- Increased Value from Saved Time
- 28% of workers use extra time for creative work.
- 26% spend more time on strategic thinking.
- 27% report improved work-life balance.
- However, 23% of users are tackling the same workload, and 21% spend more time on personal activities.
- Concerns About Job Security
- 40% of workers express concerns about long-term job security.
- 13% reported job loss due to AI implementation.
- 83% of workers plan to stay with their current employer, the highest retention rate in three years.
- Teaching Adaptability
- Only 11% of workers are deemed “future-ready,” possessing strong adaptability and proactive skills acquisition.
- Future-ready workers benefit from personalized development plans (93%) and leadership training (95%).
- Promoting Internal Mobility
- 76% of workers believe companies should prioritize upskilling existing employees before hiring externally.
- Only 9% plan to stay with their employer for reskilling opportunities, indicating a decrease in trust.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Addressing mental health is critical; 40% of workers have felt burnout from excessive work.
- Among those concerned about AI’s impact, 62% report burnout.
- Fewer than half of employees (46%) are confident in their leaders’ AI skills.
The Adecco Group’s survey highlights the transformative potential of AI in the workplace, illustrating both the benefits of time savings and the challenges regarding job security and adaptability. As companies navigate this AI-driven landscape, a people-centric approach, emphasis on adaptability, and prioritizing mental health and internal mobility will be vital for future success.
