Generative AI is often marketed as a productivity tool – a way to automate repetitive tasks and help top performers move even faster. But we believe its real power lies in something far more transformative: reshaping the workplace to unlock the full potential of all employees.
For too long, digital workplace structures have favored certain ways of thinking and working, often overlooking the diverse strengths and capabilities of today’s workforce. This has resulted in many employees having to navigate barriers in systems that weren’t built with their needs in mind. By sidelining this untapped talent pool, organizations have missed out on fresh ideas, creative problem-solving and operational efficiencies that could transform teams and drive business growth.
Generative AI (Gen AI) is shifting this reality. With tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI can help to reduce friction in work processes, automate routine tasks and adapt to individual requirements and work styles – making workplaces more inclusive and enabling employees to contribute in ways that align with their strengths.
In a recent Microsoft study, people with disabilities who used Microsoft 365 Copilot said they felt more productive (88%), found that it improved communications (80%) and made tasks easier to complete (61%).
AI’s full potential can only be realized when it is values-led, human-centric and builds trust. This framework is at the core of how KPMG professionals help organizations adopt AI with intention and impact – the same approach we use to integrate AI into our own firms.