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An anonymous professional has sparked debate online after revealing that they had automated a significant portion of their team’s workload using artificial intelligence but remained uncertain about informing their manager, highlighting a growing workplace dilemma around efficiency gains and job security.
In a post on Reddit, the employee stated that they had automated a major business process involving around 100 people, reducing manual effort by approximately 60 per cent. The individual explained that they had deployed VBA code with the assistance of AI to automate nearly three-quarters of the workflow.
The employee further stated that the solution had been thoroughly tested and was functioning without errors, but expressed uncertainty over whether to disclose the development to their reporting manager. The hesitation stemmed from concerns that revealing the automation could lead to increased workloads for the team, while offering limited personal benefit beyond recognition rather than tangible career advancement.
Automated my work, saving 60% time. Should I reveal it to Manager?
by u/IndependentGap6968 in IndianWorkplace
The post drew widespread reactions from other users on the platform, many of whom cautioned against immediate disclosure. Some respondents advised retaining the efficiency gains privately and using the saved time for other productive activities.
Others cited experiences from multinational corporations, suggesting that extensive automation could sometimes lead to job cuts rather than rewards. One user recounted a case in which a long-serving employee was reportedly laid off after introducing extensive automation and process improvements, as the company sought to cut costs and redistribute work.
The discussion underscores a broader tension in modern workplaces, where advancements in artificial intelligence and automation are enabling significant productivity improvements while simultaneously raising concerns about job security, recognition and the redistribution of work.
(Disclaimer: This is a report based on user generated content on social media. Storyboard18 has not verified these claims and does not endorse them)
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