Workers don't mind if AI is making their employer more productive — so long as they get paid well
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Half of workers explicitly tying AI-driven productivity to higher pay, shorter hours, or job security turns AI deployment into a compensation and labor-relations issue, not just a tech choice. If you’re rolling out automation, pair it with a clear value-sharing narrative or expect resistance and attrition.
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