AI: Job Threat or Tool to Help You Level-up?

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked concern about job displacement, but what about the potential benefits of AI for employees and the workplace? For example, AI can enhance productivity by automating repetitive tasks, providing personalized learning and development opportunities, and improving communication and collaboration.

While technology can provide many benefits, it is essential to remember the value of the human touch in the workplace. Creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are crucial for success in many industries. The evolution of technology, from typewriters to computers or film photography to digital graphic design, has not eliminated the need for creative human professionals. Instead, it has enhanced their work and made them more efficient and productive.

AI can enhance creative processes by providing new insights and perspectives, automating repetitive tasks, and providing guidance on using complex tools and platforms. These new tech platforms can improve critical thinking by providing data and analysis to support decision-making, automating routine tasks, and identifying patterns and trends that may not be immediately apparent to human professionals. AI can enhance problem-solving by providing simulation and scenario planning tools, identifying potential risks and challenges, and suggesting solutions based on data and analysis.

The future of work is changing rapidly, and AI will continue to play a significant role. As employee engagement and internal communications experts, staying current on the latest trends and best practices is essential. Both employees may be tempted to use the growing list of AI platforms to enhance their productivity. Leaders of technology and policy teams should be aware of the risks of using third-party platforms. The ownership of AI-generated content and the risks to data shared through such tools are still emerging. Refraining from using any proprietary or identifiable information on AI platforms is a best practice that’s important to follow.

AI is not replacing human professionals but rather is quickly becoming a tool to increase productivity and efficiency when used appropriately. By embracing AI as a productivity tool, employees can unlock their full potential and achieve even greater success in the workplace. Bots aren’t here to take your job, but they may enhance your productivity and increase your learning in ways that allow you to take your work to the next level.

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Jen Holloway is an employee engagement and internal communications expert with more than 15 years of experience in the corporate world. She has been innovating virtual and remote work environments since 2016. When she's not immersed in revolutionizing the workplace, she’s curled up with a good book, ghostwriting novels, traveling, you'll find her curled up with a good book, writing captivating stories as a ghostwriter, exploring new destinations, and petting every dog she meets. Learn more about Jen at www.jenholloway.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.