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Workers take on multiple roles as companies cut jobs, AI adds to workload

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A recent survey indicates a significant increase in workload and the adoption of 'two-job jobs,' where employees perform multiple roles due to company-wide job cuts. While executives report efficiency gains from AI, many individual contributors find their workloads have increased, with some even leaving AI initiatives due to the added burden. This trend suggests that companies may be cutting employees faster than actual work, leading to increased pressure on remaining staff. AI

IMPACT This trend highlights how AI implementation can increase workloads for individual contributors, potentially leading to burnout and a reevaluation of efficiency strategies.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a trend in workforce management and the impact of AI on workloads, citing survey data and academic research, rather than announcing a new product or frontier model.

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Workers take on multiple roles as companies cut jobs, AI adds to workload

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Bilin Lin ·

    The rise of the ‘two-job job’: 61% of workers say they’re now doing more than one role

    A Korn Ferry survey of more than 16,000 professionals finds workloads climbing and motivation falling as companies flatten management and lean on AI.

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