Workers don't mind if AI is making their employer more productive — so long as they get paid well
Half of workers want higher pay if AI earns their company more – many others want shorter working hours and greater job security.
UK employees are willing to embrace artificial intelligence as long as the advantages are shared with them. Concerned about their time and resources, many workers believe companies should disclose a 'AI dividend' – higher pay – if AI leads to significant productivity or cost savings, according to a survey of more than 2,000 workers.
The study reveals that those affected by AI would also expect shorter work hours (16%), better job security (15%), and a bonus (13) if their employer successfully leverages AI. Despite willingness for AI benefits to be passed onto them, half of the workers (49%) fear they'll be required to work more due to time savings, while another half (50%) worry AI could soon assess their performance.
A separate study shows workers are pressured to use AI, even without benefits, to please managers. However, before AI becomes widespread, many companies still need to implement it across workers' environments. Only one in two workers are confident they'll have the time to learn new AI skills alongside their current workloads. The report highlights a gap in expectations that must be addressed for AI and productivity initiatives to succeed.
Cheryl Brennan, Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing MD, notes there's a misalignment in expectations and calls for dialogue and action on pay, progression, and transparency, ensuring human workers benefit from AI's advantages.
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