By Dr. Ima Slacker, lead researcher at the Institute for Workplace Inefficiency.

In a shocking revelation, a new report has identified “fluffing around” as the number one productivity killer in workplaces across New Zealand. Defined as time wasted searching for information, waiting for coworkers to reply to questions everyone asks, and the dreaded “where do I even start?” moments, fluffing around has reached epidemic proportions.

“It’s everywhere,” said Diane Fluster, CEO of the ironically named Get-It-Done Ltd. “Our meetings start late because someone can’t find the Zoom link, reports are delayed because Cheryl can’t remember how to format a table, and don’t even get me started on trying to find the latest version of anything. It’s chaos.”

The fallout is staggering. Companies report skyrocketing coffee consumption, increased passive-aggressive Post-it notes, and a noticeable rise in employees loudly sighing at their desks. Economists warn of a potential “fluff-cession” if the trend continues.

Enter Enterprise AI: The Anti-Fluff Solution

Fortunately, hope is on the horizon. Innovative workplaces are turning to enterprise AI tools to eliminate fluffing around once and for all. These systems act as a kind of workplace superhero—minus the cape, but just as cool.

“With enterprise AI, we’ve made fluffing around obsolete,” said Terry Tasker, CTO of SwiftOps Inc. “Our AI tools make knowledge instantly available, meaning employees spend less time hunting for answers and more time getting things done.”

The solution is brilliantly simple: AI systems that allow workers to ask natural language questions like, “Which products generated the most revenue last month?” or “How is the project tracking to budget?” Within seconds, the AI provides the information or generates a perfectly formatted document, all through conversational voice prompts.

Gone are the days of “version roulette” or Cheryl’s infamous table formatting woes. Need a project plan? The AI will whip one up. Confused about a policy? The AI will explain it in plain English. The only requirement? Learning how to ask the right questions.

“Fluff-Free Fridays” Are Changing Work Culture

Early adopters of the technology report dramatic results. In fact, one company has introduced “Fluff-Free Fridays,” where employees track how much work they can accomplish using only AI-powered tools. Results include:

• A 75% decrease in time spent searching for files.

• A 60% improvement in email response times (because the AI drafts replies in seconds).

• A newfound sense of pride among employees who finally feel productive.

“Fluff-Free Fridays have changed my life,” said one worker, who asked to remain anonymous but hinted they work for the Ministry of Redundant Processes. “I now spend more time on meaningful work and less time asking Cheryl for the latest sales numbers.”

Fluffing Around: A Thing of the Past?

Justin Flitter, the Founder of NewZealand.AI predicts that during 2025, enterprise AI will render fluffing around a distant memory. Workers will seamlessly interact with AI tools to generate documents, reports, and even creative ideas—all through intuitive voice prompts. The only thing left to do will be to remind Cheryl that it’s okay to take a break.

As Diane Fluster optimistically declared, “The future of work is fluff-free, and honestly, it feels great.”

Stay tuned as we track this fluff-fighting revolution. In the meantime, if your workplace is still drowning in fluff, maybe it’s time to ask, “What would the AI do?”

AI New Zealand launches AI skills training to eliminate all the ‘fluffing around’ at work.

“We’re proud to support Fluff-Free-Fridays” said Justin Flitter, Founder of NewZealand.AI.

They have just launched a new community academy teaching practical AI for work skills to accelerate AI adoption and boost human potential.

‘Every Friday, we’re hosting a 45 min AI Toolkit webinar’ said Justin Flitter. ‘We expect businesses will jump on board, registering their employees for this practical skills training program.’

Join the Learn AI Academy at Learn.NewZealand.AI for free. Subscribe to the weekly AI Toolkit Webinars for just $59 per month.