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Fyxer Study: Admin Costs UK, US

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Feb 05, 2026

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Market Impact

The findings from the Fyxer Admin Burden Index highlight a significant drain on productivity and revenue for businesses in the United Kingdom and United States, suggesting a growing market for AI automation tools. This could lead to increased investment in AI solutions and a shift in corporate spending towards efficiency-enhancing technologies.

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Event Summary

A new study by Fyxer, part of its Admin Burden Index, reveals that businesses in the United Kingdom and United States are losing substantial amounts of money annually due to time-consuming administrative tasks. In the United Kingdom, the loss is over £100 billion, while in the United States, it exceeds $818 billion. Office workers in both countries waste an average of five to six hours weekly on routine tasks, with drafting and reading emails being the biggest time sinks. A significant portion of workers feel overwhelmed by this workload, leading many to consider leaving their jobs. Despite the availability of automation, many employees either do not use AI tools or feel they need more support. Rich Hollingsworth, CEO of Fyxer, emphasizes that AI is ready to alleviate this burden, which currently impacts focus, morale, and revenue.

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Fyxer
Fyxer commissioned the Admin Burden Index research, positioning itself as a solution provider for administrative tasks through its AI-powered email assistant.
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Rich Hollingsworth
Rich Hollingsworth, CEO and co-founder of Fyxer, commented on the study's findings, emphasizing the significant costs of administrative tasks and the potential of AI to alleviate this burden.
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United Kingdom
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United States
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