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New Workday Global Research Finds AI is Easing Burnout but May Be Deepening a Connection Deficit at Work
Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the enterprise AI platform for HR, finance, and IT, today released new global research showing that while AI is reducing burnout and boosting confidence at work, it may also be contributing to a growing "connection deficit" in the workplace. Younger employees are most at risk, with 20% of surveyed Gen Z workers reporting they took time off work this year due to feelings of loneliness or isolation.
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