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Robots won’t steal your job – but someone who knows AI just might

business Jun 4, 2025

By Peter Jay, Vice President & Managing Director of South Asia & APAC Channels, Jabra

We’ve all seen the movies – AI takes over, humanity fights back, chaos ensues. But here’s the twist: in reality, AI isn’t coming to destroy your job – it’s coming to save it. While you’re stuck in back-to-back meetings and drowning in emails, AI could be doing the grunt work for you. The only thing standing in your way? Your hesitation to embrace it.

Jabra surveyed 4,200 knowledge workers and 1,800 decision makers, asking for their input of how AI will reshape their work in 2025. According to the Jabra Great ExpectAItions Report 2024, while 90% of professionals are aware of AI, only 27% are actually using it at work. Just imagine how much potential is just sitting there untapped for your business. It’s like knowing electric cars exist but still riding a horse to work. The AI revolution isn’t just coming – it’s already here. 

AI is the personal assistant you never knew you needed

Let’s debunk the biggest myth upfront: AI isn’t some rogue robot plotting to replace you. Instead, it’s more like the ultimate office assistant, handling the mundane, repetitive tasks so you can focus on the work that really matters.

The report shows that employees spend 62% of their time writing emails and 57% occupied in meetings – the very definition of busywork. Meanwhile, only 23% are dedicating time to creativity and innovation – the things that actually move businesses forward.

AI isn’t about taking over. It’s about taking work off your plate. I don’t know about you, but I would gladly give up a few of my repetitive daily tasks.

The AI skills gap: Ready to learn something today?

While awareness of AI is high, adoption remains embarrassingly low. Why? Because most employees (and let’s be honest, a lot of leaders, too) don’t know how to use it effectively. Over 60% of employees admit they need to acquire AI-related skills to stay competitive. There are many businesses out there today with AI experts just waiting to share the wealth and are worth every cent of your investment. 

Businesses that prioritize AI training and upskilling aren’t just keeping up with the trend – they’re future-proofing their workforce. The ones who ignore it will simply be left behind. 

Meetings, emails and the death of the keyboard

We spent years mastering the keyboard – memorizing shortcuts, perfecting our typing speed – only to find out it might not matter much longer. One of the most surprising findings from our report is that the future of AI interaction is shifting away from typing and moving toward voice commands. With AI becoming more adept at understanding natural speech, the workplace is moving toward a keyboard-free reality – where talking is faster, easier and more efficient than typing.

35% of employees prefer voice input when working with AI. The reason is simple: talking is faster than typing. People want seamless, human-like interactions – not clunky, manual inputs. (Just for the record, I am manually typing this report while dreaming of voice prompts instead.) This means businesses need to think beyond text-based AI tools. If your AI strategy doesn’t include voice-first experiences, you’re already behind the curve. 

AI is a productivity booster – but it’s also a well-being game-changer

AI isn’t just about efficiency – it’s about sanity. Let me explain: The data shows that employees feel most drained by emails, meetings and admin work, but thrive when engaging in creative thinking, strategy and collaboration. AI can help shift that balance, automating the numbing tasks so employees can focus on what makes them happy and productive.  

What does all this mean for your business? Besides happy, smiling employees, it means that companies that use AI the right way will have a workforce that’s not only more efficient but also more engaged and less burned out. And in a world where burnout costs businesses billions, that’s a competitive advantage you can’t afford to ignore.

The bottom line: AI isn’t optional – it’s inevitable

If you’re still on the fence about AI, here’s the harsh truth: you don’t really have a choice anymore.

The companies that incorporate AI now will be the ones dominating their industries in five years. The ones who hesitate? They’ll be wondering why their competitors are moving faster, doing more and attracting top talent. Basically, getting left in the dust.

So, stop worrying about killer robots and start thinking about killer efficiency. AI isn’t here to take over the world – it’s here to make your work better