ChatGPT: Worst Name Ever for AI Revolution

By now you've heard about ChatGPT, the AI product that has the tech giants scrambling. It’s freaking out Meta and Google, and it’s always fun to watch industry titans lose their balance. In a few short weeks, 30% of office workers are using it to write proposals, develop apps, write software, and write their kid’s term paper... ?So, how will this change you and your workplace?

It turns out… not that much. Although the speed of generating code and content will accelerate, you will not get paid more. And if you are feeling overworked now, you will feel even more so after the AI revolution. News Alert: Better technology will not make you love your job more. Have you heard a saying that in a workplace, “It’s the same circus, only the clowns change”?

The strategy for leaders right now is to get their culture right: Establish clear goals, foster an environment of collaboration, recognize the challenges that your employees face day-to-day, and encourage a culture of caring and learning where people can take risks without getting dinged.

Ironically, the one company that may stand to benefit from ChatGPT is Microsoft. CEO Satya Nadella has gained the trust of ChatGPT’s founder Sam Altman. And they’ve invested $10 billion in the company. If you follow Nadella’s work, his operating model is something called MODEL-COACH-CARE. At the center is Nadella’s desire to encourage a “coaching culture”, using empathy as a tool to drive innovation. I’m betting on culture, not an AI bot.

If Peter Drucker were around, he might say… “Culture eats ChatGPT for lunch.”

AI: Proceed. With. Caution.

Warren Wright

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Despite only launching a couple of months ago,?ChatGPT has already been used by almost 30% of professionals to assist in their jobs.?Marketers and advertisers have used the program the most at work (37%), followed closely by tech workers (35%) – some of the most commonly reported uses of ChatGPT are to create cover letters, write SEO descriptions, and draft punchier reports. (Fishbowl)

Nearly 70% of professionals who have used AI tools for work are doing so without their boss’ knowledge.?While there are still some legitimate concerns surrounding these technologies, encouraging employees to be open about the use of AI is crucial for advising on proper usage and most effectively leveraging the potential of these tools. (Fishbowl)

Working from home saved workers a daily average of 72 minutes in commute time in 2021 and 2022, with?40% of workers putting that saved time right back into working more?(more than the share of workers who put their time towards leisure activities or caregiving). The data here is clear – the time savings of remote work are returned to both employees and employers. (National Bureau of Economic Research)

The latest workplace trend,?“resenteeism,” refers to employees who are present at work but are not fully engaged or productive due to anger, frustration, or dissatisfaction.?Identifying and reengaging a resentful worker is crucial because (more so than previous trends like "quiet quitting”), these employees can quickly and negatively impact a workplace’s morale and create a toxic work environment. (Fortune)

The results of an international 32-hour work week experiment are in, and,?of the organizations who filled out a final report, none are leaning against or not planning on continuing their 4 day week.?The results of the trial were overwhelmingly positive: Companies reported increased revenue and improved employee health and well-being, and virtually every employee (97%) expressed a desire to continue the program. (4 Day Week Global)

Amid waves of layoffs in the tech industry,?many remote workers are now struggling with job loss coupled with a lack of social support and connection.?While downsizing is never easy, the process can be particularly difficult and chaotic for those working from home, and employers should be cognizant of the unique impact of layoffs on these employees. (The New York Times)

After a man was fired from a Paris consultancy firm for refusing to participate in after-work drinks and team-building activities,?a French court has ruled that companies cannot fire workers for failing to be “fun.”?While building a friendly and engaging company culture is important, employers should also keep work-life boundaries in mind – what the French are now calling, “the right not to be fun at work.” (The New Yorker)

Proper home office equipment and tech is crucial for remote workers,?as issues with work environment and tools can lead to increased stress, fatigue, and decreased productivity.?Not only are workers who have access to necessary equipment and technology more productive, but investing in WFH offices was also correlated with increased job satisfaction, reduced turnover, and improved employee morale. (Logitech)

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