HOW WORKERS FEEL ABOUT ROBOTS AND THEIR JOBS
What impact do you feel artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will have on your job?
| 12% Negative impact |
| 39% Positive impact |
| 49% No impact |
Workers who think these technologies will have a positive impact cited the greatest benefits:
| 1. Increased productivity |
| 2. Ability to develop new skills and deliver better results; ability to focus on creativity and problem-solving (tie) |
| 3. Opportunity to take on new responsibilities and pursue a promotion |
Workers who think these technologies will have a negative impact cited the greatest drawbacks:
| 1. Eventual elimination of their role |
| 2. Reduced opportunities for creativity and problem-solving |
| 3. Excessive reliance on technology to do their job |
HOW EMPLOYEES SEE TECHNOLOGY IMPACTING THEIR JOBS
Top ways technological advancements will affect jobs at their company:
| Require new skills (47%) |
| Enhance employees’ productivity (47%) |
| Allow teams to focus on strategy (44%) |
| Create new opportunities for staff (44%) |
| Change processes (44%) |
Multiple responses were permitted. Top responses shown.
82% say upskilling staff will be challenging.
80% say finding professionals with requisite skills will be difficult.
Source: Robert Half survey of more than 2,800 workers and 1,200 managers in the United States.
To read the full report, Jobs and AI Anxiety, visit www.roberthalf.com/the-future-of-work
2019 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F Disability/Veterans.
