{"id":122105,"date":"2024-01-29T13:41:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T17:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=122105"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:42:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T17:42:34","slug":"embrace-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/embrace-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Embrace AI &#038; Hone Your Human Skills at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How is AI reshaping the job market? What critical human kills will help workers and leaders thrive in the AI era\u2014and how can you acquire them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI is rapidly reshaping job markets, impacting roles across sectors while creating demand for an AI-savvy workforce. Human skills such as emotional intelligence and the ability to lead, navigate ethical considerations, and collaborate effectively with AI will become increasingly valuable in the AI era.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s why embracing AI and human skills will be necessary for the future workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-get-left-behind-at-work\">Don&#8217;t Get Left Behind at Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial intelligence is reshaping the employment landscape, influencing roles across various sectors and generating a growing demand for AI-savvy workers. Rather than fearing it, <strong>embracing AI and honing your uniquely human skills could open doors to career opportunities in the AI era<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ai-isn-t-going-away\">AI Isn&#8217;t Going Away<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Industries including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2071-1050\/15\/16\/12176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technology, finance, health care, manufacturing<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/garydrenik\/2023\/08\/22\/retail-redefined-ais-affinity-for-personalized-engagement\/?sh=53d7aac7a3ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">retail<\/a> are feeling AI&#8217;s impact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/juliekratz\/2023\/12\/17\/have-we-forgotten-about-human-skills-in-the-age-of-ai\/?sh=3c8b5c666a7d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stirring fears about automation-related job losses<\/a> while also generating demand for an AI-savvy workforce.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say that automation <a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2023\/08\/17\/ai-boost-worker-productivity-people-skills-linkedin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">will influence certain jobs more than others<\/a>: A recent LinkedIn study found that AI will most significantly impact the following five roles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Software engineer: 96%&nbsp;<\/li><li>Customer service representative: 76%<\/li><li>Salesperson: 59%<\/li><li>Cashier: 59%<\/li><li>Teacher: 45%<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the shift toward AI isn&#8217;t all doom and gloom. Many human skills will grow more critical in the years ahead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-crucial-skills-in-the-ai-era\"><strong>Crucial Skills in the AI Era<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say that as AI technology advances, four categories of human skills will gain significance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Emotional intelligence and well-being<\/strong>. AI currently lacks proficiency in the following skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/juliekratz\/2023\/12\/17\/have-we-forgotten-about-human-skills-in-the-age-of-ai\/?sh=492776ec6a7d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emotional agility and empathy<\/a>. The ability to listen and communicate effectively, be caring, and be kind will remain particularly important in fields like <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/skills-needed-in-ai-era\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">health care and customer service<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/juliekratz\/2023\/12\/17\/have-we-forgotten-about-human-skills-in-the-age-of-ai\/?sh=492776ec6a7d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Managing change and uncertainty with a growth mindset<\/a>. Believing you\u2019re capable of learning new things, embracing feedback and failure, problem-solving, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-adapt-to-change\/\">adapting to change<\/a> will help workers navigate the evolution of AI in the workplace.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/leadership-and-people-management\/\">Leadership and people management<\/a><\/strong>. Skills that highlight the human talent of rallying teams, inspiring worker loyalty, making strategic decisions, and fueling innovative solutions\u2014competencies currently beyond AI&#8217;s grasp\u2014include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/skills-needed-in-ai-era\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Managing people<\/a>. While AI can assist with tasks like r\u00e9sum\u00e9 sorting and deadline assigning, it can\u2019t lead or motivate people.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/skills-needed-in-ai-era\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strategic thinking<\/a>. AI can automate marketing practices to make them more efficient, but creating effective strategies to drive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/business-growth\/\">business growth<\/a> remains a human task that it can\u2019t replicate.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/skills-needed-in-ai-era\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Critical thinking<\/a>. AI currently lacks the human ability to make thoughtful, strategic decisions based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/sound-judgment\/\">sound judgment<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/skills-needed-in-ai-era\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creativity<\/a>. AI, as currently programmed, can\u2019t replicate the spontaneous, inspired imagination that drives innovation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/analytical-way-of-thinking\/\">Analytical thinking<\/a> and ethical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/methods-of-decision-making-crucial-conversations\/\">decision-making<\/a><\/strong>. Skills emphasizing the human ability to process complex data, make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/objective-decision-making-2\/\">objective decisions<\/a>, and assess ethical considerations while using AI tools include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/skillsets-ai-era-workforce-preparing-ai-driven-chris-elliott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Data literacy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datadynamicsinc.com\/quick-bytes-future-ready-in-2024-six-essential-skills-for-thriving-in-the-ai-era\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">storytelling<\/a>. Employees who can not only understand and discern patterns in complex data but can also turn those insights into compelling narratives will more successfully transform AI-derived data into actionable decisions.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/skillsets-ai-era-workforce-preparing-ai-driven-chris-elliott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Active problem-solving<\/a>. Workers who can quickly make proactive and informed decisions will be in greater demand given AI\u2019s ability to rapidly simulate and evaluate solutions.\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/skills-needed-in-ai-era\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Objectivity<\/a>. Individuals capable of recognizing the inherent bias in AI tools and using that knowledge to determine appropriate solutions will improve decision-making.<\/li><li>Navigating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/skillsets-ai-era-workforce-preparing-ai-driven-chris-elliott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ethical considerations<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datadynamicsinc.com\/quick-bytes-future-ready-in-2024-six-essential-skills-for-thriving-in-the-ai-era\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regulations<\/a>. As AI increasingly impacts decision-making, employees adept in understanding ethical implications and regulatory landscapes will have an edge.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>AI interaction and communication<\/strong>. Skills that enable workers to leverage AI\u2019s capabilities will be crucial, and include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.datadynamicsinc.com\/quick-bytes-future-ready-in-2024-six-essential-skills-for-thriving-in-the-ai-era\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Human-AI collaboration<\/a>. Workers who effectively integrate AI into their daily tasks and capitalize on its benefits will thrive.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/skills-needed-in-ai-era\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ability to write strong prompts<\/a>. Writing clear, specific, creative prompts can greatly improve the quality of information that generative AI tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-can-you-do-with-chatgpt\/\">ChatGPT<\/a> produce.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Employers Can Manage Workers\u2019 Anxiety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say that employers who adopt AI in their operations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/2023\/09\/artificial-intelligence-poor-mental-health#:~:text=Nearly%20two%2Dthirds%20(64%25),AI%2C%20according%20to%20the%20surveyhttps:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/2023\/09\/artificial-intelligence-poor-mental-health#:~:text=Nearly%20two%2Dthirds%20(64%25),AI%2C%20according%20to%20the%20survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can mitigate burnout<\/a> and improve organizational performance by addressing workers\u2019 fear of the unknown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/2023\/09\/artificial-intelligence-poor-mental-health#:~:text=Nearly%20two%2Dthirds%20(64%25),AI%2C%20according%20to%20the%20survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Be transparent and communicate<\/a> your intentions with AI and your reasons for changing how work is done.\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/2023\/09\/artificial-intelligence-poor-mental-health#:~:text=Nearly%20two%2Dthirds%20(64%25),AI%2C%20according%20to%20the%20survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lay out a road map for the future<\/a> and ensure that employees understand their role during the transition.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/2023\/09\/artificial-intelligence-poor-mental-health#:~:text=Nearly%20two%2Dthirds%20(64%25),AI%2C%20according%20to%20the%20survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Provide skills training<\/a> to empower workers to effectively collaborate with AI.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/ai-vs-human-in-the-workplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Give workers a voice<\/a> in determining which of their processes to automate so they can focus on fulfilling tasks and can eliminate burdensome ones.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Workers Can Manage Their AI Anxiety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say it\u2019s natural for uncertainty around AI to provoke anxiety, but too much of it can compromise functioning. To address AI-related work worries, employees should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20230418-ai-anxiety-artificial-intelligence-replace-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stay grounded in reality<\/a>. Researchers say that both <strong>workers who have lost jobs to AI and those who haven\u2019t overstate the pace and volume of the technology taking over<\/strong>.\u00a0<ul><li>In a study with 14% of workers reporting AI-related job loss, displaced workers overestimated AI&#8217;s impact by threefold; those not displaced by twofold.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/ai-anxiety-stress-layoffs_l_647d3a5ce4b091b09c335c36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Educate yourself about AI<\/a>. The more you know about technology the better positioned you\u2019ll be to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20230418-ai-anxiety-artificial-intelligence-replace-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leverage it professionally<\/a> and progress alongside emerging developments.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/ai-anxiety-stress-layoffs_l_647d3a5ce4b091b09c335c36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build solidarity<\/a>. Share experiences and resources with colleagues to gain perspective, feel less isolated, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/ai-anxiety-is-on-the-rise-heres-how-to-manage-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">combat overwhelm<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Remember that <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20230418-ai-anxiety-artificial-intelligence-replace-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>humans have always adapted to industry disruptions<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Technological change, while unsettling, has always been central to society\u2019s advancement. And, many of the most dire predictions about past technological advancements <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/ai-anxiety-is-on-the-rise-heres-how-to-manage-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">didn\u2019t materialize<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/ai-anxiety-is-on-the-rise-heres-how-to-manage-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Step away from technology<\/a>. To avoid getting consumed by the AI doom void, connect with loved ones, nature, and creative pursuits.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-ahead\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the AI era continues to unfold, experts urge workers and leaders seeking enhance their soft and technical AI skills to <a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/10219995\/ai-skills-resume-job-hunting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jump in and embrace practical, hands-on experience<\/a>\u2014trial-and-error is often the best teacher:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Explore online courses<\/strong>. A growing number of companies like <a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/10219995\/ai-skills-resume-job-hunting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft, IBM, and Google<\/a> provide comprehensive, accessible resources for a wide range of learners, some for free. Platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coursera<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Udemy<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/topics\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn Learning<\/a> also offer courses on communication, leadership, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/nvc-conflict-resolution\/\">conflict resolution<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/10219995\/ai-skills-resume-job-hunting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Consider structured training<\/strong><\/a>. Individuals looking to boost their r\u00e9sum\u00e9s could look into programs that lead to certification.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How is AI reshaping the job market? What critical human kills will help workers and leaders thrive in the AI era\u2014and how can you acquire them? AI is rapidly reshaping job markets, impacting roles across sectors while creating demand for an AI-savvy workforce. Human skills such as emotional intelligence and the ability to lead, navigate ethical considerations, and collaborate effectively with AI will become increasingly valuable in the AI era.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s why embracing AI and human skills will be necessary for the future workforce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":122106,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,24,30],"tags":[727],"class_list":["post-122105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career","category-society","category-work","tag-articles","","tg-column-two"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.3 (Yoast SEO v24.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Embrace AI &amp; Hone Your Human Skills at Work - Shortform Books<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Instead of being intimidated by AI at work, you should learn to embrace it. 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