D2L's survey also found that most workers want
to use generative AI tools more in the workplace
TORONTO, Feb. 13,
2024 /CNW/ - D2L, a global learning technology
company, today released new findings into how U.S. employees are
using generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the
workplace – and how they see it impacting their careers into
the future.
Sixty percent of 3,000 full-time and part-time employees
surveyed in the U.S. said they want to use generative AI tools more
frequently at work over the next year. Many respondents said they
are already using AI both outside of work and on the job. Nearly
half of respondents (49%) said they're already using generative AI
tools at least once a week at work – with around the same
proportion (52%) saying they use these tools outside the workplace
– but more than a third (37%) said they never do.
The survey also revealed that, even as more American workers
want to use generative AI at work overall, younger workers are more
apprehensive about its potential impact to their jobs. Key findings
include:
- More than a third of workers (43%) of all generations worry
that another employee with better generative AI skills could
replace them in their role in the next year.
- Gen Z workers are most worried. More than half (52%) of
Gen Z respondents said they felt worried about being replaced by
someone with better generative AI skills – slightly more than their
Millennial peers (45%).
- Least concerned are Gen X workers. Only 33% of respondents of
that generation said they thought they could be replaced in the
next year by someone with better AI skills.
- Just over half of all workers (56%) agree that an employee who
uses generative AI tools to do their work more effectively should
receive a higher salary.
Younger workers were also more likely to say they planned to
take multiple professional development courses over the next year.
Around a quarter of both Gen Z (26%) and Millennial (24%)
respondents said they planned to enroll in anywhere from six to 10
courses over the next 12 months. By contrast, only 12% of Gen X
respondents said the same.
"What this new data suggests is that there's an opportunity for
employers to help workers better prepare themselves for the future
and to give people the confidence that they can continue to make a
meaningful contribution in their roles," says Dr. Sasha Thackaberry, VP of Wave at D2L. "Skills
development – whether it's on using generative AI more efficiently,
or simply upskilling to stay ahead of change – is crucial for
workers to keep up with the rapidly changing landscape of
work."
Click here to read more about the findings.
Survey methodology
In January 2024, D2L surveyed
3,000 full-time and part-time employees in the U.S. about their use
of generative AI tools and their feelings about professional
development courses. Respondents were divided evenly between Gen Z,
millennial and Gen X employees. The survey was conducted via an
online survey platform and respondents were recruited through a
third-party market research vendor.
About D2L
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all ages achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely
with clients all over the world, D2L is supporting millions of
people learning online and in person. Our growing global workforce
is dedicated to making the best learning products to leave the
world better than they found it. Learn more about D2L for K-12,
higher education and businesses at www.D2L.com.
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