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Two-thirds of workers believe that artificial intelligence-led managers will make the workplace more fair and efficient.
Additionally, 73% said they support the use of AI in decisions related to employment, layoffs and budgets. Thirty-four percent said they prefer to report to AI managers, while 62% said they still prefer humans.
“Employees are willing to try out AI-driven executives, especially when it comes to improving equity and decision-making. But their openness doesn't mean they're ready to say goodbye to human bosses,” wrote resume career expert Keith Spencer in the report. “Even if applicants embrace AI as part of their employment and job landscape, people want managers that they can talk, trust and engage, especially regarding growth, conflict, or career direction.”
According to a Calypsoai report, as more companies integrate AI, workers are becoming more open to AI-driven management and workplace dynamics. For example, 45% said they trusted AI more than their colleagues, and 38% of respondents in the survey said they had an AI manager more than people.
A survey of more than 900 US workers found that 85% said that increasing transparency in AI will increase trust in their employers. Moreover, more than half believe that AI can make better decisions about promotions than humans believes they will set fair performance goals and provide unbiased feedback.
At the same time, 64% of workers said that only humans can motivate their teams, and over half said that only humans can understand emotions and make morally complicated decisions. Beyond that, 39% are worried about surveillance or misuse of data from AI bosses, while 29% worry AI leaders can make the workplace more impersonal and stressful.
“Employees don't want a fully automated workplace. They want thoughtful integration,” writes Spencer. “AI can streamline systems and support fairness, but that doesn't replace them, they should work with human leaders. The future of management may be driven by AI, but there is a need for the active presence of human leaders who have developed AI skills.”
