09.09.2025

UK Businesses Turn to AI to Solve Productivity Pressures – But Are They Ready?

UK Businesses Turn to AI to Solve Productivity…

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A new survey has revealed that 90% of UK businesses plan to adopt AI within the next two years, with 42% already preparing to hire AI-specific roles. Leaders are also lobbying the government for tax cuts to ease the economic burden, but the real story here is clear: businesses are under growing pressure to do more with less.

AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s fast becoming the lifeline that executives believe will solve their biggest problems: productivity, efficiency, and growth in uncertain times.

But while enthusiasm is high, many companies are discovering that adopting AI is not as simple as flipping a switch. The real challenge lies in:

  • Identifying which processes can (and should) be automated.

  • Managing change without overwhelming teams.

  • Integrating AI into existing systems without disrupting workflows.

This is where solutions like mutherboard step in.

At mutherboard, we help businesses move beyond theory and into practical, sustainable AI-powered workflows. Instead of throwing new tools into the mix and hoping they stick, we:

  • Map out where your team is losing the most time on repetitive, mundane tasks.

  • Build smart automations to cut down wasted effort.

  • Integrate everything into one central workflow—so your team works with AI, not against it.

The end result? More time for meaningful work, less admin clutter, and a clear ROI on your tech investment.

As UK businesses brace for economic headwinds, the question isn’t whether to adopt AI—it’s whether you’ll implement it in a way that actually makes life easier for your team. With the right strategy, AI won’t just save money—it will unlock productivity that drives growth.

👉 At mutherboard, we’re already helping teams take that leap. Ready to see how AI can free your business from busywork? Let’s talk.

  • automation
  • AI
  • mutherboard
  • ai adoption

We help you automate your business workflows and processes to improve productivity and efficiency.  We are Platinum Partners of monday.com and help users get the most out of the platform.

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