Captivate: AI, Gender Gaps and the Future of Work

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and revolutionizing the way professionals work innovate and compete Yet as businesses increasingly integrate generative AI into daily workflows a stark gender gap in adoption has emergedAI at WorkOnly about a third of women 36 have embraced generative AI for workrelated tasks compared to nearly half of men 49 who report doing the same a new Captivate Office Pulse study foundamp8239The generational gap is also significant just 25 of female Baby Boomers are using AI at work whereas 41 of Gen Z women report using this technologyThis clear disparity may stem from underlying concerns with women twice as likely as men to cite ethical concerns as a reason for not using AI And while both men and women use generative AI more for personal than for work tasks 71 of male professionals have used generative AI for either significantly higher than the 54 of female professionals who said the sameMost women 80 who do use AI have taught themselvesOver half of female managers and senior managers have used generative AI at work whereas less than a third of female reports haveNearly half of women 46 have yet to use generative AI compared to only 29 of men42 of women who havenamp8217t adopted generative AI say itamp8217s due to a lack of education and understandingGender Disparity Beyond AIThis hesitation around AI adoption is just one piece of a broader workplace dynamic Beyond technology womenamp8217s career decisions are also influenced by their perception of workplace culture A staggering 70 of female professionals who lack confidence in their company39s gender equality culture are more likely to seek new job opportunities In fact only 43 of women believe their employer actively promotes gender equalityThis sense of doubt is even more meaningful because 35 of women reported experiencing microaggressions amp8211 subtle verbal or nonverbal slights or insults based on oneamp8217s identity markers amp8211 and 36 said they had witnessed such behavior 74 of women who reported not being confident about their companyamp8217s gender culture have experienced microaggressions highlighting how even small expressions of inequality can stack upWomen 36 and men 39 witnessed microaggressions at nearly the same rateEnvironmental microaggressions were the most common form with 62 of respondents indicating they had witnessed themClosing the Gender GapIs it any wonder then that so many successful women recognize the importance of uplifting others In a beloved annual feature Captivate is giving female leaders at every level a platform to share their insights and adviceamp8220I hope to leave behind a legacy of empowerment helping others especially women to build confidence take risks and create opportunities for themselvesamp8221 Rachel Tuffney CEO Trellisamp8220Leadership isnamp8217t about grand gestures itamp8217s about the hundreds of small everyday actions listening encouraging and showing up in the moments that matteramp8221 Marissa Yoss Vice President Media ampamp Brand Marketing Wyndham Hotels ampamp ResortsDisparities in AI adoption and workplace culture underscore a critical issue that companies can no longer afford to overlook For organizations striving to build a competitive edge and retain top talent addressing gender inequality in the workplace must be a fundamental priority Achieving true professional success requires not only empowering individuals but also fostering support and inclusionPosted at MediaVillage through the Thought Leadership selfpublishing platformClick the social buttons to share this story with colleagues and friendsThe opinions expressed here are the author39s views and do not necessarily represent the views of MediaVillageorgMyersBizNet

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