Will AI Help to Reduce Employee Burnout, or to Increase it?

Will AI Help to Reduce Employee Burnout, or to Increase it?

Host: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest:Gabriela Burlacu, Senior Manager at Upwork Research Institute

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Gabby Burlacu about Upwork's latest research into the impact that AI tools may have on productivity and employee burnout. 

During the conversation they discuss : 

• How AI is being deployed in organisations, and if it is leading to an increased workload
• The productivity paradox - currently there is a gap between expected productivity gains and the reality
• Might AI follow the path of other technological advancements that have led to increased workload and not improved productivity?
• Is there a risk of AI negatively impacting employee engagement and satisfaction by taking away tasks that people enjoy?
• What is the impact for Skill Development and Learning - will AI take over tasks that used to provide useful learning opportunities?
• What AI means for the freelance, temporary and consulting market 

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