Get All Access for $5/mo

75% Of Indian Desk Workers Adopting AI To Drive Productivity: Report As per the report, 77% of employees globally said that being able to automate routine tasks, such as getting expense report approvals, would improve their productivity

By Teena Jose

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

Freepik

Salesforce-owned enterprise chat application Slack, has released a new report that states Indian organisations that have adopted AI in their work are 53% more likely to report significantly higher levels of productivity than those who have not.

The report, titled 'State of Work Report' is based on a survey of more than 2000 Indian desk workers, which uncovered that AI and automation capabilities have the potential to streamline and optimise repetitive, time-consuming tasks, allowing Indian desk workers to focus on higher-value, strategic work.

"Through the strategic utilisation of intelligent tools and the optimisation of processes, we can create an environment where employees thrive and make meaningful contributions. By equipping managers and employees with the right tools to work more efficiently, organisations have the potential to drive productivity and unleash the true potential of desk workers in India," said Derek Laney, Slack Technology Evangelist, APAC, Salesforce.

As per the report, 77% of employees globally said that being able to automate routine tasks, such as getting expense report approvals, would improve their productivity. Globally, those who use automation at work estimate saving an average of 3.6 hours a week, equating to at least one working month a year given back to each employee to focus on meaningful work.

Beyond AI and automation, Indian desk workers reportedly see value in new ways of working. Asserting this, the report finds that employees surveyed in India say that flexible work schedules are one of the best ways for their employer to support their productivity, whereas employees who were surveyed globally say that a flexible location (36%), unique workplace benefits, such as providing lunch or recreational activities (32%), also enhance productivity.

In terms of productivity, the majority (94%) of employees in India say feeling happy and engaged at work is a key driver of their productivity. Also, globally, employers need to prioritise wellness, as 53% of employees say that they feel pressure to respond to messages quickly, even if they're sent after standard working hours, as per the report.

Slack conducted this global survey in partnership with Qualtrics between February 24 and March 21, 2023. The total sample size was 18,149 desk workers, according to an official statement.

Teena Jose

News Desk Reporter with Entrepreneur India

Teena is a post graduate in financial journalism. She has an avid interest in content creation, digital media and fashion.
News and Trends

"45% of All Ongoing Hydropower Projects in India are Ours": Patel Engineering

Patel Engineering reported a turnover of INR 4,400 crore in the last fiscal year, with a projected 10 per cent growth for the current year.

Side Hustle

'Hustling Every Day': These Friends Started a Side Hustle With $2,500 Each — It 'Snowballed' to Over $500,000 and Became a Multimillion-Dollar Brand

Paris Emily Nicholson and Saskia Teje Jenkins had a 2020 brainstorm session that led to a lucrative business.

Leadership

Should I Stay or Should I Go? 8 Key Points to Navigate the Founder's Dilemma

Here are eight key signs that help founders determine whether to persevere or let go.

Marketing

5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Giving a Presentation

Are you tired of enduring dull presentations? Over the years, I have compiled a list of common presentation mistakes and how to avoid them. Here are my top five tips.

Business News

Former Steve Jobs Intern Says This Is How He Would Have Approached AI

The former intern is now the CEO of AI and data company DataStax.

Leadership

Visionaries or Vague Promises? Why Companies Fail Without Leaders Who See Beyond the Bottom Line

Visionary leaders turn bold ideas into lasting impact by building resilience, clarity and future-ready teams.