Post by University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business

New research from the Merage School's Information Systems expert Manuel Hoffmann reveals how generative AI is doing more than boosting productivity — it’s reshaping the structure of work itself. From reducing coordination and management overhead to enabling employees to focus on higher-value tasks, AI is flattening hierarchies and accelerating innovation, especially for less experienced workers. For private companies, this shift isn’t only operational, but strategic. "If they're using it for innovation instead of just cost-cutting, then AI can be an equalizer," Hoffman says. "But for that, they have to be on the innovation side and less on the efficiency side." Organizations that rethink roles, empower teams, and leverage AI for innovation are best positioned to lead in the future of work. Read the full story 📲 https://bit.ly/4w6Gntz #MerageSchool #FutureOfWork #GenerativeAI #AIinBusiness #Innovation #Leadership #BusinessResearch