AI is redefining workplace roles and upending careers, making it critically important that you remain relevant, resilient and indispensable
In a recent survey of 1,200 non-technical workers and 1,200 C-suite executives by AI platform Writer, 97% of respondents said their company had deployed AI, and 70% of respondents use the technology on a daily basis.
So how do you make yourself indispensable as AI grows more ubiquitous?
- Competence. First, learn AI applications and lead the way on your team. Those who are comfortable, confident and competent with AI will be valuable to organizations.
- Creativity. Second, express curiosity and show creativity. The greatest value comes not from having all the answers, but from being able to ask the right questions in the process of creating something new. Experiment using AI to assist in daily tasks or improve workflows. It may not always work out exactly right, but it could help identify innovative solutions.
- Connection. One of our most uniquely human capabilities is building relationships, and employers are looking for workers with people skills. Show how you can communicate, collaborate, express empathy and establish rapport with colleagues in a tech-heavy world.
- Commitment. You can also demonstrate you’re committed to the success AI can deliver. AI tools are not infallible, so show your value by being accountable for AI outputs. Check, edit and own your deliverables.
Embracing AI and finding new ways of working will make you invaluable.
Continue Reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2026/05/05/how-to-make-yourself-indispensable-in-an-ai-world/