HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT AI’S IMPACT ON JOBS?

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Drive by Friday –

“AI is here - but it might just be the colleague you didn’t know you needed.”

The conversation around AI in the workplace is not slowing down, and more professionals are beginning to see it as an opportunity rather than a threat.

Recent reports from LinkedIn shows that around 4 in 10 Australians are optimistic about AI’s role in their work life. Even more encouraging, over half believe AI will help take care of the mundane, manual tasks that currently eat into their time - freeing them up to focus on more meaningful, strategic and creative parts of their roles.

At Simpli-U, we see this as a reminder that the future of work is about partnership. AI might take on the repetitive jobs, but it is people - with their judgement, empathy and problem-solving - who drive real outcomes.

So maybe the right question is not “Will AI take my job?”

but rather “How can AI make my job better?”

How Can AI Make My Job Better?

The conversation around AI in the workplace often leans toward worry:

“Will it take my job?” But maybe the smarter question is: “How can AI make my job better?”

Here is what we are seeing:

• Time back in your day – AI is increasingly being used to handle the repetitive, manual tasks that drain energy. Think data entry, scheduling, and even drafting reports.

• Sharper decision making – with access to real-time insights and analytics, professionals can make faster, more informed choices instead of sifting through endless spreadsheets.

• More time for people work – if AI takes care of the admin, you can focus on what really drives business outcomes: conversations, relationships, and problem-solving.

• Skill growth – adapting to AI encourages professionals to build new capabilities, from digital literacy to critical thinking, making careers more resilient in the long run.

At Simpli-U, we believe AI is not replacing people — it is rebalancing the way we work. It has the potential to free us from the mundane and give us the bandwidth to do what humans do best: think, create, and connect.

So instead of fearing the shift, maybe it is time to ask:
👉 What tasks in my role could AI take off my plate so I can focus on the work that really matters?

 “Why fear AI when it’s basically a really fast, silent assistant?”

  “Spend less time on admin, more time on ambition.”

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lorraine@simpli-u.com.au

Lorraine Singer
Director & Consultant, Simpli-U | Recruitment Solutions for the Novated Leasing, Salary Packaging & Automotive sectors | Australia-wide | Solutions all about ‘U’ (Clients & Candidates)