How Workers Feel About Robots and Their Jobs

How Workers Feel About Robots and Their Jobs How Workers Feel About Robots and Their Jobs HOW WORKERS FEEL ABOUT ROBOTS AND THEIR JOBS What impact do you feel artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will have on your job? 12% Negative impact 39% Positive impact 49% No impact Workers who think these technologies will have a positive impact cited the greatest benefits: Increased productivity Ability to develop new skills and deliver better results; ability to focus on creativity and problem-solving (tie) Opportunity to take on new responsibilities and pursue a promotion Workers who think these technologies will have a negative impact cited the greatest drawbacks: Eventual elimination of their role Reduced opportunities for creativity and problem-solving Excessive reliance on technology to do their job HOW EMPLOYEES SEE TECHNOLOGY IMPACTING THEIR JOBS Top ways technological advancements will affect jobs at their company: Require new skills (47%) Enhance employees’ productivity (47%) Allow teams to focus on strategy (44%) Create new opportunities for staff (44%) Change processes (44%) Multiple responses were permitted. Top responses shown. 82% say upskilling staff will be challenging. 80% say finding professionals with requisite skills will be difficult.