A brighter future of work with AI

Discover how AI can promote innovation and improve productivity

Forward-thinking business leaders are poised to adopt next-generation AI tools, creating space for innovation and helping workers with the increasing pace of work.

Our Community readers are always interested in content that shows how to implement AI in day-to-day workstreams and processes. The Microsoft Work Trend Index report shows how AI can usher in a new wave of productivity growth for your organisation.

Explore key research findings like:
  • Digital debt is costing us innovation: 64% of people say they don’t have the time and energy to do their job – and those workers are 3.5 times more likely to struggle with innovation and strategic thinking.
  • Employees are ready for AI: The more people understand AI, the more they see its potential to help with the most meaningful parts of their jobs.
  • Modern workplaces will demand AI aptitude and skills: Skills like critical thinking and analytical reasoning, complex problem solving and creativity and originality will be core competencies for all employees as AI becomes a key fixture at work.

▶ Read the report.

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