New Slack Research: 75% of Indian desk workers are adopting AI.

Slack State of Work report on India finds:

Main Productivity Barriers:

○ Desk workers find excessive meeting and email usage to hamper productivity.

○  35% of managers prioritize team motivation as a top challenge.

India’s AI and Automation Leadership:

○  India leads in AI and automation adoption globally, with 75% using these tools to enhance productivity.

Time-saving Tech Boosts Productivity:

○  AI adoption leads to gain. In India, 91% of employees saved 4.9 hours weekly through automation.

In a report released on July 20, 2023, Slack shared insights from their State of Work study, highlighting Indian organizations’ drive to boost employee productivity. The survey of 2000 desk workers revealed that AI and automation can simplify repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more strategic work. This is part of a larger global survey by Slack involving 18,000 workers across nine countries.

The report reveals three key trends shaping contemporary work and enhancing employee productivity:

         1. AI and automation adoption are reshaping organizations, elevating productivity.

         2. Hybrid work is redefining office dynamics and design.

         3. Productivity is influenced by employee engagement and skill growth.

Research methodology:

In collaboration with Qualtrics, Slack conducted a worldwide survey from February 24 to March 21, 2023. The study encompassed 18,149 executives and desk workers in various sectors across these countries: United States (3,115), Australia (2,034), France (2,039), Germany (2,032), United Kingdom (2,027), India (2,039), Singapore (1,341), Japan (1,658), and South Korea (1,864).

Derek Laney, Slack Technology Evangelist, APAC, Salesforce comments: 

“The State of Work report confirms AI and automation’s profound effect on productivity. India eagerly embraces technology for smarter, enjoyable, and efficient work. Intelligent tools and process optimization can foster an environment where employees excel and contribute meaningfully. With proper tools, both managers and employees can enhance efficiency, unlocking India’s desk workers’ full potential and driving productivity.”