According to a recent survey commissioned by UiPath, a global automation software company, 69% of Singaporean employees believe that AI-powered automation can tackle workplace burnout and enhance job satisfaction.
The survey, conducted in March 2023, indicated that 49% of the workforce is already leveraging business automation solutions, ranking second globally.
Furthermore, 73% of respondents favour employers that utilise business automation for employee support and operational modernisation.
Respondents claimed automation could increase work flexibility (47%), provide time for new skill acquisition (43%), and reduce manual tasks (42%).
Automation has reportedly improved productivity (55%), accuracy (46%), and internal workflows (45%) for those using it.
The survey found broad support across generations, with most Generation Z (85%), Millennial (72%), Generation X (65%), and Baby Boomer (57%) employees seeing automation’s potential benefits in their work.
These findings underline Singapore’s growing acceptance of AI-powered automation as a tool for increased job satisfaction and productivity.
