Microsoft and LinkedIn present a study with conclusions about the year in which artificial intelligence revolutionized the way we work – News Center

• The fourth Workplace Trends Index, prepared by the two companies for the first time, reflects employees’ desire to use AI at work and will not wait for companies to catch up. In the absence of a formal AI strategy in their organizations, 68% of skilled workers in Spain are already using AI tools, and 77% of AI users are introducing their own tools into the work environment.
• For employees, AI raises the bar and breaks the career ceiling: AI has a huge impact on the labor market. Although 64% of Spanish leaders I wouldn’t hire someone without knowledge of AI, just that 39% of users worldwide have received AI training from their companies, and only 25% expect to provide it this year.
• A new type of worker has emerged: the AI ​​power user, who is not only skilled at using AI to improve workload, but is 66% more likely than other workers to redesign their business processes and AI workflows.
• Microsoft has introduced new features in Copilot for Microsoft 365 to make it easier to create accurate claims, including auto-completion, instant retyping, and a new Catch Up interface.

Microsoft announced its results today Work trends index IV -Work Trends Index – which was prepared for the first time in collaboration with LinkedIn. The report combines data from a survey of 31,000 people from 31 countries – 1,000 eligible workers in Spain – work and hiring trends from LinkedIn, analysis of billions of productivity signals from Microsoft 365, as well as research with Fortune 500 customers, to help leaders and organizations overcome infertility. Certainty about artificial intelligence.

The demand for artificial intelligence at work is increasing

Employees who feel overwhelmed and stressed report that AI helps them save time, boosts creativity, and allows them to focus on critical tasks. currently, 68% of workers in Spain Integrates artificial intelligence into your work routine, compared to 75% of workers in the rest of the countries. Although it 77% of leaders in Spain realize that adopting AI is vital to maintaining competitivenesshe 59% fear that their companies lack a clear vision and implementation planA. appears Concern about the difficulty of measuring benefits of artificial intelligence productivity.

While leaders are under pressure to turn individual productivity gains into meaningful organizational impact, employees are not waiting to reap the benefits of AI: Three out of every four workers worldwide They use artificial intelligence at work, in addition 78% of AI users in Spain provide their own AI tools In the work environment. The opportunity for every business leader is to channel this momentum into a tangible return on investment.

For employees, AI raises the bar and breaks the glass ceiling

The report also includes how artificial intelligence is beginning to impact the labor market. Data indicate that up to 46% of employees are considering changing their profession – The highest level ever since the major reorganization of 2021 – reaching 85% in the United States. a 55% of world leaders She says she’s concerned there won’t be enough talent to fill vacant positions this year, with cybersecurity, engineering and creative design sectors being the most under pressure.

While the 64% of Spanish leaders I wouldn’t hire someone without AI skills, vs 66% of world leadersJust 39% of users worldwide have received AI training from their companies. Moreover, only 25% are international companies It expects to be able to provide such training this year, so professionals gain skills on their own. Since the end of last year, there has been an increase Globally 142x LinkedIn users add AI skills like Copilot and ChatGPT to their profiles And I slept 160% of non-technical professionals use LinkedIn Learning courses To develop your artificial intelligence skills.

In a world where mentioning AI in job postings on LinkedIn creates… Global demand growth by 17%The report has two clear findings: Organizations that invest in training their employees using AI and coaching tools will not only attract the best talent available, but professionals who gain skills in this area will also have a significant competitive advantage.

The emergence of AI power users and what they reveal about the future

The research identified four types of AI users, ranging from skeptics, through AI novices and explorers, to a new type of worker, power user, or AI user. power users, Which They have radically transformed their workdays, reimagined business processes and saved more than 30 minutes a day.

Advanced AI users in Spain are 40% more likely to seek helpful guidance from co-workers And explore a 81% increase in ways AI is used, compared to global energy users of 40% and 68% respectively.

In addition, users in Spain place greater importance on generative AI, with a significant increase in the likelihood of hearing their bosses talk about this topic. They are also more open to receiving specific training about AI, being a 24% more likely than global usersand demonstrate the high integration of artificial intelligence into their daily routine, with 82% start their day using AI and 83% use it to prepare for the next day.

Instant input field, new blank page

To help users create more accurate and detailed claims, Microsoft announces new features for Copilot for Microsoft 365:

• Copilot will provide an auto-complete function for a better result when you get a claim, helping to provide suggestions for further detailing.

• New rewrite feature where Copilot converts a basic request into a richer request with one click.

• Catch Up, a new chat interface that displays personalized insights based on recent activity and offers personalized recommendations.
• It will soon be possible to create, publish and manage requests in Copilot Lab that are explicitly adapted to the teams closest to the user.

For its part, LinkedIn has achieved more than 50 training courses AI professionals of all levels are now available directly on the platform.

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