61% of employees believe AI will increase employment, research finds

61% of employees believe artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to more job creation, countering fears of job displacement and emphasising AI’s role in fostering a dynamic and evolving job market, according to Unisys.

The AI Equation: 2024 AI Business Impact Research, found that 71% of employees across the US, UK, Germany, and Australia felt that AI has positively impacted their job, with many noting increased fulfilment and opportunities for career advancement. 

The study also showed that AI significantly boosted productivity, with 83% of respondents reporting enhanced day-to-day efficiency.  

Unisys found that 79% of employees believe acquiring AI skills will enable faster career progression, and 44% are using time saved by AI to invest in training or professional development. 

Employers shared this optimism, with 93% of executives expecting AI to become a permanent fixture in their organisations’ strategies, and 89% anticipating increased AI use in the coming year.

Despite these promising findings, Jabra’s report, Great ExpectAItions – Work in the Age of AI, painted a more cautious picture. 

According to Jabra, while 84% of business decision-makers express high levels of trust in AI, only 26% of employees use it daily.

Furthermore, 90% of employees canvassed by Jabra remained hesitant to trust AI for tasks requiring creativity and innovation.