Survey: AI boosts productivity for three of four workers
Workable's AI in Hiring & Work survey finds that AI increases productivity for 75.7% of workers. This is an excerpt from our AI in Hiring and Work survey report, based on responses from 950 hiring managers in the US and UK. Visit here to download the report in full.
AI is everywhere – and then some. Many workers find it automates processes like nothing else has before – others are fearful that AI is going to take over their jobs. For every company that bans use of AI tools due to compliance or privacy considerations, there’s another company that dives headfirst into it.
And the seemingly endless list of new AI tools is growing by the day. 2024 is bound to see even more developments in this area.
But how effective is it? In Workable’s AI in Hiring & Work survey report, we wanted to understand the effectiveness of the technology at a deeper level in overall work.
And now, we have a snapshot of how it’s being used in the modern working world.
The effectiveness of AI at work
In all the excitement, an important question stands out for professionals: how does AI help one work?
Since work is often measured in terms of productivity, we asked how effective AI is at enhancing day-to-day operations.
Three in four (75.7%) say it’s either highly or somewhat effective in their daily job.
Another two out of five say it hasn’t made a difference – in other words, they answered “neutral”.
Just one in 20 (5%) say AI is somewhat or highly ineffective at enhancing productivity.
The industry lens
Construction resoundingly calls AI very effective in enhancing productivity (86.4% vs. 75.7% overall), with Accounting / Finance coming in second out of the seven industries in this measurement (82.3%).
Healthcare is much more likely to say the effect is ultimately neutral (29.4% vs. 19.5% overall) – it’s also more likely to say it’s somewhat or highly ineffective (6.9% vs. 5% overall).
Frequently asked questions
- How effective is AI in improving day-to-day work productivity?
- Three-quarters of professionals affirm AI's significant role in enhancing productivity, with 75.7% finding it highly or somewhat effective. Its impact varies across industries, underlining its potential to revolutionize workplace efficiency.
- What percentage of workers find AI ineffective at work?
- A small fraction, only 5%, perceive AI as somewhat or highly ineffective in boosting workplace productivity, indicating broad recognition of its benefits across various sectors.
- Which industry finds AI most effective for productivity?
- The construction industry leads in acknowledging AI's productivity benefits, with 86.4% of professionals praising its effectiveness, significantly higher than the overall average of 75.7%.
- How do healthcare professionals view AI's impact on work?
- Healthcare professionals are more likely to view AI's impact as neutral (29.4%) and are slightly more inclined than others to consider it somewhat or highly ineffective (6.9%), suggesting industry-specific challenges in AI adoption.
- What's the general consensus on AI's role in the workplace?
- The consensus leans positively, with a majority viewing AI as a crucial factor in enhancing workplace productivity. However, perceptions vary by industry, highlighting the need for tailored AI solutions.
