It’s not just bosses, either; 65% of employees believe the technologies will increase productivity.

However, expecting something and achieving it are two different things.

77% complained about the tools decreasing productivity and adding to their workload.

Generative AI could be hurting productivity at work, despite what bosses believe

Furthermore, 38% said they felt overwhelmed by the demand to use AI at work.

Moreover, 21% of respondents said they had to spend extra time learning how to use the systems.

The report also highlights how much productivity demands bosses are putting on employees in general.

81% of global C-suite leaders acknowledge they have increased demands on workers in the past year.