Leveraging Generative AI for Job Augmentation and Workforce Productivity: Scenarios, Case Studies and a Framework for Action
Leveraging Generative AI for Job Augmentation and Workforce Productivity: Scenarios, Case Studies and a Framework for Action
35 PagesThe WEF report explores how generative AI (GenAI) can augment jobs and enhance workforce productivity. It highlights that GenAI enables human-machine collaboration by automating repetitive tasks, freeing employees for higher-value work. Successful deployment depends on trust, skills development, cultural change, and clear business value. Four scenarios illustrate possible futures based on trust levels and technology quality. Early adopters show that careful scaling, employee engagement, and responsible governance are key. A proposed framework focuses on enabling infrastructure and engaging workers to realize productivity gains while mitigating risks.
