AI promises productivity, but for managers, it's mostly a headache for now
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β’Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000
π° What Happened
A survey of 1,700 senior managers in seven countries finds AI is making their jobs harder in some ways. More than half say it is now harder to judge how good an employee's work is, because AI-polished output all looks alike.
Nearly half say they spend more time checking and guiding their teams. Yet 94% are still excited about AI. The survey was carried out by Nielsen for the software company Monday.com.
π The Backstory
Companies rushed to give staff AI tools, expecting faster work and smaller software bills. Instead, managers say they have more apps to manage, not fewer, and some staff use tools the company never approved.
Managers are using AI themselves too. About 39% use it to help write performance reviews, which critics say could add bias. And 58% expect to oversee more AI agents than people within a year.
π― Why It Matters
If your boss cannot tell what you did and what AI did, pay and promotions may get less fair. Clear rules at work matter more now.
A survey of 1,700 senior managers in seven countries finds AI is making their jobs harder in some ways. More than half say it is now harder to judge how good an employee's work is, because AI-polished output all looks alike.
Nearly half say they spend more time checking and guiding their teams. Yet 94% are still excited about AI. The survey was carried out by Nielsen for the software company Monday.com.
Companies rushed to give staff AI tools, expecting faster work and smaller software bills. Instead, managers say they have more apps to manage, not fewer, and some staff use tools the company never approved.
Managers are using AI themselves too. About 39% use it to help write performance reviews, which critics say could add bias. And 58% expect to oversee more AI agents than people within a year.
If your boss cannot tell what you did and what AI did, pay and promotions may get less fair. Clear rules at work matter more now.