First-line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 1,446 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 76% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Recruit and hire staff members.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Investigate employee complaints and resolve problems following management rules and regulations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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