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The Work Trend Index shows that workers are overwhelmed by information, such as emails and chats.

Artificial intelligence appears to have a mixed role when it comes to addressing these issues.

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With AI becoming more important, the demand for skills related to the technology could become essential.

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Data from Microsoft’s 2023 Work Trend Index

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Data from Microsoft’s 2023 Work Trend Index

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Data from Microsoft’s 2023 Work Trend Index

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Data from Microsoft’s 2023 Work Trend Index

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Data from Microsoft’s 2023 Work Trend Index

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