AI and the Productivity Trap

AI and the Productivity Trap

6:49 Feb 11, 2026
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he Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!AI promised to save time. So why do workers feel busier? In this episode Steve dives into emerging evidence that AI adoption often leads to longer hours, more multitasking, and creeping expectations for speed. We’ll talk about what that means for burnout, fairness, and the responsibility leaders have to build healthier norms around how work expands in the AI era.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report hereThe HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.
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