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Thursday Dec 04, 2025
AI vs. People, Shopping Small This Holiday, Give Continued Recognition
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
An MIT study reveals that AI can do the tasks equal to 11.7% of the U.S. workforce, but Gene Marks says AI isn’t ready to replace jobs, so employers should be looking to train their people on how to maximize AI usage. Here’s some holiday cheer: 77% of consumers surveyed would rather do their holiday shopping at small businesses. Plus, don’t be a Grinch with praise. Recognition improves morale and productivity, and although 99% of owners agree, less than half of that feel they have the resources to do it. Learn what Gene thinks about doing the small things that engage employees.
Additional Resources
Meet Paychex: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs
AI for Small Business: https://bit.ly/ai-sentiment
Non-Traditional Benefits: https://bit.ly/affordable-benefits
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