meQ Research Examines Cognitive Traits and Thinking Styles
That Shape Impact of AI on Employees
BOSTON, May 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The implications of Generative AI technology on
employees are greatly dependent on their problem-solving skills and
how resilient and positive they are, according to the new
meQuilibrium (meQ) Workforce Well-being study of 5,989 employed
adults released today. A quarter of employees (25.3%) with low
positivity are concerned that AI threatens their job security,
compared to 16% of workers with high positivity. Strong
problem-solving skills make employees 66% more likely to experience
productivity gains from Gen AI, and nearly half as likely (49%
less) to worry about their job security being undermined.
"Fundamental traits such as positivity, problem solving, and
resilience confer significant advantages when it comes to
navigating the transformative impact of Gen AI," said Brad Smith, PhD, Chief Science Officer,
meQuilibrium. "While some employees are raising concerns about job
displacement due to AI, positive employees and those who possess
problem solving skills are better able to adapt to AI in the
workplace, take advantage of its capabilities, and are less
concerned about job security."
The Importance of Resilience
There are also stark
differences between highly resilient and low resilience employees.
Highly resilient employees feel less threatened by Gen AI and more
likely to make productive use of the tools, the study found.
Resilient workers are 35% more likely to report that Gen AI tools
help them be more productive in their day-to-day work. In addition,
resilient employees are half as likely than low resilience
employees to express fears that AI systems pose a threat to their
job security (13% vs 26%).
"This disparity highlights the importance of cultivating
resilience among the workforce as organizations continue to
integrate and leverage the capabilities of generative AI," Dr.
Smith said. "Employees who are better equipped to adapt to change
and embrace new technologies are better positioned to harness the
productivity-enhancing potential of these tools, and more confident
in their ability to navigate the evolving job market."
The meQ study also found:
- Nearly one-third (31%) of companies have explicit guidance on
the appropriate use of Gen AI, yet just 9.3% of employees overall
say their managers are providing practical support on how to
effectively leverage these technologies.
- Only 5.1% of health services industry employees have been
provided with guidance for using Gen AI tools at work, compared to
56.5% of technology industry employees.
- Overall, 18% of employees are feeling their job security is
threatened by AI tools. Managers are 68% more comfortable than
individual contributors in feeling that their positions are safe
from the threat of replacement by Gen AI.
More about the study can be found here.
Methodology: Approximately 5,989 employed adults participated in
meQuilibrium's February 2024 study,
which examined the impact of AI on workers and managers.
About meQ
meQ, the world's leading workforce
resilience expert, identifies, addresses, and measures the root
cause of risks to workforce performance, engagement, and
well-being. sparQâ„¢ is meQ's pioneering, proprietary Generative
AI technology which enhances the ability to identify and address
root causes of key workforce engagement, performance, and
well-being risks. Our data analytics-based approach uses AI to
predict workforce risk and to personalize solutions for each
employee and team at global scale. meQ's mission is to make any
workforce a workforce for growth. The meQ solution is available in
14 languages and serves global enterprises in 130 countries. Learn
more at https://www.meQuilibrium.com.
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