AI has positive impact on morale, say 52.4% of workers
Workable's AI in Hiring & Work survey reveals that AI integration has boosted team morale for 52.4% of employees, while only 5.2% felt a negative effect. 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.
The integration of AI into workplace workflows has stirred significant concern and anxiety among employees. As these technologies redefine roles and alter task requirements, the transformation provokes a sense of disruption that permeates through staff ranks.
We wanted to understand the depth of these concerns and fears among workers in our AI in Hiring & Work survey, and the results were actually optimistic. Workers are feeling pretty good about AI at work.
We can dig into it further, but right now, we will say that it’s likely because the “boring” parts of work are being automated, freeing up time to focus on the more interesting, challenging, and strategic elements of work. AI is the happy assistant that helps take care of those mundane tasks for you – and accurately too, if you manage it well.
Frequently asked questions
- How do employees generally feel about AI in the workplace?
- Most employees are optimistic about AI integration, with 71.9% comfortable using AI technologies and 71% experiencing minimal job disruption. This reflects a broad acceptance and adaptation to AI among the workforce.
- What is the overall impact of AI on team morale?
- The integration of AI has positively influenced team morale for over half of the workers surveyed, with 52.4% noting a positive effect. This suggests that AI may be enhancing collaboration and efficiency in the workplace.
- Are there any industries where AI's impact on morale is particularly notable?
- In industries like Construction and IT, AI's impact on morale is significantly positive. For example, 68% in Construction and 66.5% in IT reported improved morale, indicating specific benefits in these fields due to AI integration.
- What percentage of employees see no change in morale due to AI?
- Nearly 39.4% of employees have noticed no significant change in their morale following the integration of AI. This stability suggests that for many, AI has seamlessly blended into their work routines without negative effects.
- How do concerns about AI affect those with negative views?
- While a small fraction, 5.2%, feel negatively impacted by AI, concerns often stem from job security and changes to work roles. However, the overall positive outlook indicates that these fears might be mitigated by the benefits AI brings to their roles.
