Most employees are already using AI – their adoption far outpaces leadership planning and organization adoption.
According to Microsoft AI at Work Report, businesses and employees are diving in. They are using AI, bringing their own tools, and not disclosing their use of AI. All of this creates risk for organizations.
Business leaders don’t have a plan or a strategy for AI. They aren’t providing training. At the same time, they know AI is important for the future of their organization.
How and why are employees using AI?
75% of global knowledge workers are using AI
90% say it helps them save time
85% say it helps them focus on their most important work
84% say it helps them be more creative
83% say they enjoy their work more because of AI
So where are business leaders at?
79% say their company must adopt AI to stay competitive
59% worry about how to quantify productivity savings
60% worry that their leadership lacks a plan for AI
47% say ensuring ethical use of AI will be a core part of their job
55% of leaders are worried about finding the right talent to fill roles
Are employees supported by their employer with AI?
78% of AI users are using their own tools.
52% are reluctant to admit to using AI
53% worry that using AI makes them replacable
66% of leaders say they won’t hire someone without AI skills
39% of people using AI have received training at work
Key Implications of AI Adoption for Employers:
So what are the key implications for employers?
Your employees are using AI – whether you like it or not.
Employees do better work faster when they use AI.
Employee job satisfaction is better with AI.
Most organizations lack a deployment plan, creating security, privacy, and ethical risks.
Leaders are lagging – they know they need a plan but aren’t moving fast enough.
What Can Business Leaders Do?
Business leaders need to act quickly to harness the advantages of AI and support their organizations.
