AI employee vs. human hire.
The best teams are not replacing people. They are moving humans up the value chain while AI handles the repetitive part of the desk.
| Dimension | Human hire | AI employee |
|---|---|---|
| Time to productive | 2–8 weeks | 1 day |
| Availability | Business hours | 24/7 |
| Loaded monthly cost | $4,000–$8,000 | From $149 |
| Turnover risk | High | None |
| Scalability | Hire again | Duplicate in minutes |
| Judgment & creativity | Excellent | Escalates to humans |