AI is enabling creativity, but not enough workers are making the most of having extra time About three-quarters of workers say that AI is making them more productive every day. That time saving is helping some workers to unleash their human potential and improving their quality of life: nearly one-third of the people who are saving time using AI are doing more creative work, and about a quarter are doing more strategic thinking or gaining a better work-life balance. But not everyone is maximising the productivity gains: 35% are spending more time on the same workload or more mundane tasks.* So employees need practical, personalised guidance and on-the-job training in how they can make the most of AI's potential. Managers should lead by example here, and provide role-specific best practice guidelines for every level of the organisation. How workers are spending the time they save from using AI More time to check work's quality/accuracy 29% More creative work 28% Better work-life balance (i.e. taking more breaks or working less overtime) 27% More strategic thinking 26% More time to complete the same workload (no new tasks or activities) 23% More training/upskilling 22% 73% More time on personal activities/planning 21% More time collaborating with colleagues 19% More time on people management or mentoring tasks 18% of workers who use AI say it makes them more productive More mundane tasks/work that is less interesting 15% Attending more work-related events (i.e. networking) 14% More time searching for jobs/career opportunities 13% Q10: You said you have saved time using AI in your role. Which of the following areas have you been able to spend more time on? *Workers could select up to three answers | Q11: To 38 what extent do you agree/disagree with the following statements about the influence of AI at work? - AI has made me more productive (Base: Those who use AI at work)