A study carried out by a company specialized in comprehensive consulting in Human Resources put into figures the impact that the application of Artificial intelligence in the performance of workers in different types of companies.
The main conclusion is that this technology can save an average of 60 minutes a day in the execution of the tasks that employees in a company must perform. This figure may be higher depending on the activity.
The survey “2024 Global Workforce of the Future”made by Adecco Grouphighlights that the use of Artificial Intelligence as a tool to facilitate daily tasks in the workplace Save time, automate repetitive tasks, and quickly analyze complex datamaking work more efficient and allowing people to focus on more creative tasks.
Determined to put this qualitative impact into numbers, the study analyzed the first signs of increased efficiency thanks to AI. For this, 35,000 employees from around the world were surveyed, including 1,000 Argentines.
From there it emerged that the average savings for workers who use Artificial Intelligence is one hour a day. But within this average it was observed that there is a fifth of users who say that technology allows them to save up to 2 hours a day. 5% stated that it saved them between 3 and 4 hours a day.
These variations correspond to the responses of those involved according to the different industries in which they work, as explained by Denis Machuel, CEO of the Adecco Group.
There is agreement that the time savings seem consistent and homogeneous in all the sectors consulted. But the area that reported the greatest time savings with 75 minutes a day It was Energy, Public Services and Clean Technologies.
For its part, in the Aerospace and Defense sector, the savings recorded were lower, with 52 minutes. In contrast, Technology, Financial Services and Manufacturing workers save between 57 and 66 minutes.
Uncertainty in the labor market due to the impact of Artificial Intelligence
In more global terms, the “2024 Global Workforce of the Future” survey reflects that almost 75% of those surveyed They claim to be more productive with the application of AI. Still, only a quarter of that segment say they have completed training on how to apply AI at work.
However, the study also turned on some warning lights: 40% of the employees of these companies stated that You are worried about your job security and 13% reported that lost his job due to Artificial Intelligence.
The survey on employee concerns reveals positive and negative aspects about the incorporation of AI. In addition to the 13% who reported losing their jobs due to this technology, There were 40% who said they were worried about long-term job stability.
As reverse side83% said they still plan to stay in their current job; while 51% consider that AI expand your job opportunities. There were also 46% of responses that consider that AI provides them more opportunities to learn and progress in their jobs.
Based on the results of the report, Adecco issued four recommendations so that companies apply measures that facilitate the adaptation of their staff to the accelerated changes imposed by the incorporation of technology.
In that sense, he recommended adopting a people-centered approach to technology, protecting employability, not jobs; teach adaptability, not just skills, and don’t limit it to a few. He also stated that companies must promote internal mobility and that mental health and well-being They continue to be essential aspects to take care of in a world of rapid changes.
Source: Ambito
