LinkedIn and Microsoft have just released their 2024 Annual Work Trend Index, “AI at Work is Here. Now Comes the Hard Part.” This comprehensive report, based on insights from 31,000 people across 31 countries and data from LinkedIn and Microsoft 365, highlights the growing impact of AI in the workplace.

Key takeaways include:

• AI Adoption and Leadership Challenges: While 75% of people use AI at work and 66% of leaders prioritize AI skills in hiring, 60% of leaders worry their organizations lack a clear AI strategy. Additionally, 78% of AI users bring their AI tools to work, raising data security concerns.
• AI and Career Opportunities: Contrary to widespread fears of job loss, AI is paving the way for new career trajectories. Many employees are considering career shifts, and those with AI skills are in high demand. Notably, 46% of professionals are contemplating career changes in the next year, and 55% of leaders are grappling with talent shortages.
• Hiring Preferences: Leaders are prioritizing AI skills over traditional experience. We’ve seen a 142x increase in LinkedIn members adding AI skills like ChatGPT and Copilot to their profiles.
• AI Power Users: These users save an average of 30 minutes daily by leveraging AI, mainly by starting and ending their workdays with AI tools. Frequent experimentation with AI is the top predictor of a power user.

AI is reshaping the workplace, and as HR leaders, your role in steering these changes is pivotal. Staying ahead of these trends and equipping yourself with the necessary AI skills is crucial. For more detailed insights, check out the full report.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/ai-at-work-is-here-now-comes-the-hard-part

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AI at Work Is Here. Now Comes the Hard Part

The 2024 Work Trend Index reveals organizations need to move beyond experimentation and drive growth, manage costs, and deliver value with broad adoption of AI.