Prioritize AI Upskilling - June 19, 2024

Welcome, grab a seat! 👋 In this edition, we’re going to be talking about the importance of AI upskilling (hint: you should not postpone this further!), as well as the latest industry happenings and some fresh resources to help you get ahead.

In today’s edition: 

• Employees using AI are happier →

• A (freebie) preboarding checklist →

• Employee skill growth is worryingly slow →

SPOTLIGHT

AI upskilling: you should prioritize it!

Slack’s Workforce Index, released earlier this month, has revealed a slew of must-know insights that can help business leaders rethink and reprioritize when it comes to their approach to AI implementation.

The survey was taken by over 10k desk workers around the world and showed that AI users rank higher across all measures of employee engagement and experience. Specifically, AI users (compared to colleagues who don’t use AI) reported:

• +18 % work–life balance 🧘

• +23 % ability to manage stress

• +24 % overall work satisfaction

• +25 % flexibility

• +29 % likelier to say they are highly passionate about their job

Despite the evident benefits of using AI at work, 37 % of companies appear to have no clear AI policy, and unclear permissions for AI use deters workers from trying it. Additionally, very few (15 %) employees feel that they’ve received the necessary training and support from their employer to use AI effectively.

With these statistics in mind, you may want to bring your AI upskilling efforts into the foreground, if you haven’t already. A good place to start is by creating an AI policy and then identifying specific AI skills that would benefit your company the most. Then you can assess any skill gaps and create an actionable plan to address them quickly. 🎯

— Electra Michaelidou

NEWS THAT MATTERS

☕ Supreme Court Backs Starbucks on Stricter NLRB Injunctions

The US Supreme Court sided with Starbucks, which had a judicial order to rehire seven Memphis fired employees. [HR Dive]

⛔ OSHA Complaint Filed after Deadly Scaffolding Killed Worker

Unsafe scaffolding in Hyde Park killed a worker while a second was left severely injured. OSHA is investigating the incident and safety measures. [CBS News]

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WEEKLY GIFT

New hire integration: A seamless process

Ensure a smooth start for your new hires with our comprehensive Preboarding Checklist. From essential paperwork to team introductions, this guide covers everything you need to set the stage for success and make your new employees feel welcome from day one.

Another masterful HR gift coming your way next week :)

FEATURED RESOURCES

😊 12 Amazing Perks for Remote Employees

☘️ How to Promote Sustainability in the Workplace

💻 The Best HR Software Products on the Market 

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Created with care by Chris Leitch, Joanna Zambas, and Electra Michaelidou.