AI won’t just assist you—it will be your colleague.

According to Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index, 82 % of leaders say this is the year to rethink strategy for AI integration, and 81 % expect AI agents in their businesses within 12–18 months.

Why it matters: Agents are moving from chatbots to digital teammates. Already, 24 % of leaders have deployed AI across their organizations, and nearly a third plan to hire “AI agent specialists”.

Try this: Begin by delegating repetitive tasks (like research or scheduling) to AI assistants. Learn the basics of prompt design and treat your agent as a thought partner rather than a servant.

What everyday task would you hand off to an AI agent first?