How do Northern Ireland employees react to the threat of Artificial Intelligence?

Investors in People’s Artificial Intelligence at Work Report has revealed clear trends of concern across the workforce in Northern Ireland. Their survey revealed that nearly a third (30%) of employees here are worried that AI will cause disruption to their role within the next two years.

Interestingly, workers in Northern Ireland are significantly more confident in the ability of their managers to integrate new AI into the team that the national workforce. Indeed, 30% of workers here feel that their manager lacks the skills necessary, compared to 39% on the national scale.

Of these Artificial Intelligence at Work findings, IIP CEO Paul Devoy said “Our first Artificial Intelligence at Work: Perceptions & Attitudes report has revealed unique insights into how UK workers feel about AI in the workplace.

“Unsurprisingly, there are channels of concern across the workforce in Northern Ireland. The fact that nearly a third of workers here are worried that AI will disrupt their role within the next two years is a clear signal to employers to manage change effectively.

“It is clear that communication is vital in both keeping employees up to date and assuring them that they are valued members of the team, regardless of automation.”

You can read more and download the IIP Artificial Intelligence at Work Report here