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The report from Microsoft and LinkedIn highlights three insights every channel partner needs to know about AI's impact on work and the labor market in the year ahead.
In 2024, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace became a tangible reality, and organizations are looking for help charting a path forward.
According to a recent study by Microsoft and LinkedIn, three out of four employees use AI in their workplace, and nearly half reported starting to use generative AI tools at work less than six months ago. AI is helping employees be more efficient and productive and giving job seekers a creative edge. Employees have an urgent desire to integrate more AI into their daily work routines and expect their organizations to keep pace.
AI Breaks the Career Ceiling
AI is more than just a trend. It’s raising the bar for employee skills and providing new types of career advancement opportunities.
Professionals aren't waiting for their employers to provide guidance or training—they’re skilling up on their own and doing it quickly. There was a 142x increase in skills like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT added to LinkedIn profiles last year. Additionally, there has been a surge in LinkedIn learning courses aimed at developing proficiency in AI. The research suggests that AI isn’t displacing jobs as nearly half of workers feared, but reshaping them, paving the way for roles that may not even exist today.
AI Power Users on the Rise
The emergence of the ‘AI power user’ is another phenomenon that is significantly changing the workforce landscape. These individuals use AI tools multiple times a week, saving more than 30 minutes each day. They are reshaping the definition of proficiency and establishing a new standard for performance. These AI power users aren’t doing it on their own—they receive training and assistance for general tasks as well as specific use cases more tailored to their role and function.
The AI Opportunity Ahead
The future of work is undeniably intertwined with AI, and the time for action is now. Microsoft Azure partners have a pivotal role in facilitating this transition. Don’t overlook the information from the in-depth white paper that explores these topics and more. Download it today to learn how to empower your clients to channel employee enthusiasm for AI and turn it into business transformation!