As I work remotely in North Carolina with an eye out my window to the icy landscape, I'm reminded of a phrase I keep hearing this month: EX Winter.

This article was originally published on Mister Editorial. It’s always about money. Artificial intelligence is here to stay not because it’s cool or fun or makes life easier. (It’s all that.) AI is here to stay because it will make or save more money.

More than a year after the launch and wild popularity of ChatGPT, one thing has become clear: GenAI is smart and fast, but it’s only effective when you know how to use it. The wrong ChatGPT for IT prompts produce buggy, often inaccurate replies. The right inputs, on the other hand, can help IT pros accelerate their workflow and quickly troubleshoot problems.

Are ChatGPT and HR teams a match made in heaven? No one knows better than HR professionals how dynamic this role has become. From constantly shifting people management tasks to launching initiatives to retain top talent, the to-do list is never-ending.

Imagine reducing the time spent on internal communications by half while doubling the impact. With ChatGPT, this isn't just a possibility — it's becoming the new standard.

If you were to ask your employees what would make them feel more motivated, the odds are that many of them would suggest a pay raise. While you might want to make that happen, it’s not the most practical solution when you’re looking to keep your team excited to come to work every day. Fortunately, there are many creative ways to motivate employees.

As AI continues to make waves across industries, IT leaders must ensure that the vendors they choose to do business with have a responsible, ethical AI approach.

From AI-powered multilingual content moderation and smart answers to search queries, to the Employee Recognition suite pumped up with baked-in video and more, here’s what’s new at Simpplr with the latest release.

Why should you care about GenAI and employee efficiency? Generative artificial intelligence is already in the hands of your employees. According to a report by McKinsey, 79% of respondents have had some exposure to GenAI, while 22% regularly use it at work.

Now more than ever before, workers have access to powerful digital platforms that allow them to work smarter, not harder. Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and modern intranets make it easier for employees to improve productivity and accomplish more in less time. And the productivity boost couldn’t come at a better moment.