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Reflecting on the transformative power of AI in creating thriving work environments, it's clear that tools like Copilot for Microsoft 365 are at the forefront of this revolution. As I’ve been engaging with my customers, I've witnessed firsthand how Copilot enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and streamlines workflows, ultimately contributing to a more empowered and engaged workforce.

Microsoft’s recent data shows that employee happiness and health aren’t just about metrics but about truly thriving at work. AI plays a crucial role in this by making work more meaningful and engaging. As a developer, I believe in technology’s power to improve lives and create better workplaces. #EmployeeWellbeing #AI

I wrote the other week about an article about measuring productivity in the context of the benefits of AI, highlighting some of the challenges with an approach using traditional measures of human performance rather than value created. Came across this article from Deloitte: https://lnkd.in/eDMwHnKy Very interesting read, I found myself surprised by some of the anecdotes. Such as Hitachi increasing profits by 10%, sales per call by 34% and retail sales by 15%, by tracking a single metric: Worker Happiness The article has some thoughtful recommendations, which are aligned to how I generally think about employee experience, and aligned to frameworks such as Better, Value, Sooner, Safer and Happier (Johnathon Smart et al) which I'm also an advocate of.

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Thrilled to share insights from the latest Harvard Business Review article by Emily Rose McRae, Peter Aykens, Kaelyn Lowmaster, and Jonah Shepp! 🚀 As we dive into 2024, the workplace is set for transformative changes. The article identifies nine trends shaping the future of work, from innovative benefits to the evolving role of AI. Leaders who strategically navigate these trends will gain a competitive edge in talent outcomes and strategic goals. Check out the article for a deep dive into the future of work: https://lnkd.in/dAfAzyct #FutureOfWork #WorkTrends2024

🚦 Not a fear of the technology itself🚦 Duncan Harris research director in the Gartner HR practice, says that fear can be a barrier to tapping the full potential of AI strategy—for both employees and employers. However, Gartner has found that the fear isn’t simply a generalized apprehension about new technology; instead, employees are anxious about outcomes and risks they believe might surface when AI is incorporated into their workday. Harris identified the following five areas of employee distress: ⏺ Job displacement due to AI making their jobs harder, more complicated or less interesting ⏺Inaccurate AI creating incorrect or unfair insights that negatively impact them ⏺Lack of transparency around where, when and how the organization is using AI, and how it will impact them ⏺Reputational damage if the organization uses AI irresponsibly ⏺ Data insecurity because the implementation of AI solutions puts personal data at risk Get the full story in my coverage for Human Resource Executive. Feat: additional insight from LiveCareer, Microsoft, LinkedIn and Brian Smith.

The data is interesting. However, I can’t help but believe we need much more data and a bigger variety of respondents across many lines of business and more age groups. The study focuses on managers. Workers know their jobs better than some managers, so let’s see some more of them reflected in the data, too. There’s no doubt that people at all levels are concerned or scared of AI’s potential impact on the workplace. That said, the inclusion of AI can be quite beneficial as well. Let’s not forget that! And finally, we need surveys and data gathering from neutral parties. It’s great to see these results. Let’s also remember they come from an interested party.

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Another great report out from Culture Amp, here are my initial thoughts the "7 trends that will define HR in 2024": 💻 Embedding workplace tech > A Gateway to Productivity and Connection My close collaboration with Deem's Director of IT (shoutout to Jeff Greenawalt!) instilled in me the importance of optimizing the corporate tech stack for employee experience. Companies that excel in this will see not only productivity gains but also an increase in connection and engagement. Let's face it, when we're less frustrated with switching platforms and transferring data, we have more mental space for what truly matters. 🚋 Commute-worthy experiences > Finding the Sweet Spot It’s been interesting over the last few months to see the number of fully-remote opportunities dwindle and the number of companies requiring a Return-to-the-office increase. As someone who likes the flexibility of both, my experience in a hybrid context exactly what Justin Angsuwat described, a ton of time for connection (great!) and then going home and catching up on all of the work I couldn’t do while connecting (not great!). When I consider opportunities that are hybrid, this is one of the areas that I dig into. 🤖 AI Witnessing AI's rise from the outside has been intriguing. While thought leaders discuss its impact on work, I'm so curious to see how it plays out internally, not just for People teams but across all functions. Emily Goligoski's point at a recent event resonated: organizations shouldn't wait for AI to "happen," but actively equip employees with the skills to bridge the adoption gap. For anyone else who has read it, what have some of your takeaways been? https://lnkd.in/gDHsUgga