Workato, a leader in enterprise automation, has released its Automate to Elevate report, commissioned by Sago, which analyzes how automation impacts knowledge workers in the U.S. and U.K. beyond just productivity. The research dives into how automation drives creativity, collaboration, and human connection in the workplace, highlighting a shift in how automation can transform work experiences.

• Key Trends in Automation’s Impact

  • Time Savings: 87% of workers say automation saves them time, allowing for more meaningful, thoughtful work.
  • Workplace Relationships: 81% of respondents state that building positive relationships with coworkers is crucial for job satisfaction.
  • Productivity and Quality of Work: 38% of workers report that automation enables them to focus on critical business work, improving both productivity and work quality.

• Automation’s Role in Enhancing Collaboration and Innovation

  • 33% of respondents indicated that automation tools help them collaborate more and drive innovation within their teams.
  • Automation supports workers in connecting remotely, fostering teamwork, and sharing creative ideas.

• Automation Unlocks Creativity

  • 28% of workers feel more creative due to the time saved by automation.
  • 63% agree that automation makes their work more creative by freeing up time for innovative thinking and project development.

• Workato's Insights on Automation and the Future of Work

  • Stephanie Dwight, VP of Automation and Applications at Workato, emphasizes that automation is key to fostering creativity, collaboration, and human connection at work.
  • Automation tools are necessary for companies to empower their employees, elevate work culture, and drive success across industries.

• Research Overview

  • The survey includes insights from 1,000 full-time knowledge workers across the U.S. and U.K., representing large enterprises with over 1,000 employees. The report highlights automation’s role in enabling collaboration, relationship-building, and job satisfaction.

Workato’s Automate to Elevate report demonstrates that automation is no longer just about efficiency—it’s about creating a better work environment where employees can collaborate, innovate, and connect. With these insights, leaders can implement automation tools to foster creativity and build meaningful workplace relationships, transforming the future of work.