A changing world of work
The world of work is changing…fast.
Driven by the transformational rise of AI, we’re experiencing a paradigm shift the scale of which hasn't been seen since the Industrial Revolution.
The sheer scale and speed of AI adoption will transform every workplace, every job and every life on the planet. Because of that, people are understandably questioning the impact it will have on their livelihoods and how they will adapt.
But these concerns miss the point.
This is not about man vs. machine, it’s about humans and AI working in harmony to unlock unprecedented opportunities for growth, productivity, happiness, and to make the most of our distinctly human capabilities.
It’s nothing short of the next stage of human evolution. A drastic departure from the norm that will change the way that businesses and employees operate. At Algomarketing it’s our mission to help businesses to navigate this era of unprecedented change and take advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead.
Introducing the Evolved Worker
The concept of the Evolved Worker represents a transformative shift in workforce dynamics. It’s a vision for a new type of employee, someone who’s fully embraced the potential of AI and automation to fundamentally alter the way in which they work.
Far from being replaced by machines, the Evolved Worker harnesses them to free themselves from mundane and repetitive tasks and unlock higher levels of fulfilment, productivity, creativity and strategic thinking.
It’s an idea that’s backed up by recent research published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Their Future of Jobs report shows that jobs are set to grow globally over the next five years. Indeed the research reveals that as AI is progressively adopted jobs won't be cut. Instead, they’ll evolve. And organisations will increasingly focus on reskilling their employees to arm them with the creativity, agility and resilience they will need to thrive in an AI-driven workplace.
A new era of work is emerging, one that demands a new breed of employee. Traditional roles are being redefined, remote working has become the norm and a shrinking workforce is demanding greater empowerment, purpose and well-being. Add to this a widening skills gap, and businesses are faced with a perfect storm of challenges. To meet them there’s a need for technology and human ingenuity to unite, to transform the world of work.
Replacing the human robot
At a time when workers are worried about machines taking over their job, there’s a certain irony in the fact that many of us have become automatons ourselves - human robots who are locked in repetitive, predictable algorithms that limit our capacity for growth.
For most of us, the majority of our working days are spent on repetitive tasks. On things like emails, spreadsheets, managing people and performing admin.
It’s a snowball effect and over time this repetition hardwires our brains into fixed patterns, set neural pathways that make us less adaptable and less flexible. This cycle of mundanity solidifies our thinking, limiting our capability to think creatively and strategically.
Essentially, we’re running on autopilot.
But what if we weren’t?
By allowing AI to take over the mundane we can break free from these repetitive loops. We can begin to rewire our brains, creating new neural pathways that empower us to become more adaptive, inventive and capable of thriving in an ever-changing world.
Over time, continuous rewiring (also known as neuroplasticity) can literally reshape our brains. And in doing so, reshape the way we think, feel and work. It can create resilience. Enhance flexibility and agility. And boost imagination. All skills that will become highly valued in our AI-enabled world.
A new competitive edge
Over time as individuals change, Evolved Workers will become Evolved Workforces. By integrating AI into your workflows now and empowering your employees to truly embrace it, you can unlock the full potential of your people.
In a world where mundane, repetitive tasks have been outsourced to AI - creativity, innovation and imagination will become the barometers by which successful organisations are measured.
Enhanced productivity, faster execution and increased efficiency are among the headline benefits of AI adoption. But the upsides of Evolved Workers run much deeper.
Your Evolved Workforce will be free to focus their energies where it matters the most. From sustainable and climate-friendly business practices to keeping pace with technological advancement, more brainpower can be turned towards some of the biggest challenges facing business (and society).
Embracing the future
AI, coupled with big data, isn't a trend. It’s the ultimate disruptor. But to truly unlock its potential organisations can’t sit back and wait for it to arrive, they need to lay the foundations on which the Evolved Workforce will be built. So what do leaders need to be doing right now to set their businesses up for success?
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