- Many workers still can’t get to grips with artificial intelligence at work, and disconnecting from managers isn’t helping
- Mitel finds that 71% have used non-approved communication tools for work-related purposes
- And 71% of workers say they feel pressured to “make it work” with tools that aren’t designed for their needs
Workers are struggling to understand how best to use AI tools for their day-to-day tasks due to a growing disconnect between employers and their employees, new research has claimed.
A new study from Mitel found that AI tools are often misaligned with how employees actually work, leading to widespread frustration.
This leads many employees to bring in their own familiar tools outside of work, potentially opening up their organization to security threats and other risks.
AI clash
The survey found that 71% of workers admitted to using non-approved communication tools for work-related purposes, increasing the risk of e.g. data exposure, breach of compliance, cyber security threats and loss of visibility and control.
A similar proportion (71%) said they felt pressured to just “make it work” with tools not designed for their needs, showing the apparent disconnect or disinterest from senior management.
Overall, while just over half (51%) of workers said they regularly use AI tools, only 37% reported feeling very comfortable using them in their day-to-day work – with 70% saying they felt their organization did not adequately support AI use.
“Organizations are making significant investments in artificial intelligence, communications infrastructure and modernization,” said Eric Hanson, CMO at Mitel. “Yet more than half of employees report that these tools fall short in the moments that matter most.
“The challenge is not a lack of technology, but a lack of conformity with the realities of work. In fast-paced, high-pressure and increasingly mobile environments, communication must be immediate, reliable and coherent – otherwise it risks breaking down exactly when it is most needed.”
“Closing the experience gap is now critical to regaining control and ensuring communications investments translate into real-world performance and impact.”
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