European workers identify digital empowerment as key to plugging the productivity gap
65% of the 3,600 workers surveyed say automation technology will enable them to be more productive, while 52% agree that artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on their role.
Employees see email (41%) and meetings (37%) as the biggest timewasters each day – more so than commuting (29%). However, an overwhelming 98% are positive about the potential of new technology to empower them to work in smarter ways. This includes more immediate access to data (44%), the ability to work from home more frequently (42%) and a reduction in repetitive tasks (41%).
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