AI Agent Adoption Creates Management Uncertainty, Workforce Anxiety
As AI agents transform workplaces, professionals report feeling overwhelmed by rapid technology adoption while showing reluctance to take on management roles overseeing human-AI teams. According to a new EY survey, the transition to hybrid workforces is creating significant uncertainty about management responsibilities and training gaps.
Workforce Overwhelmed by AI Agent Proliferation
Artificial intelligence agents are generating both enthusiasm and anxiety among professionals as organizations race to adopt the technology, according to a recent EY survey of 1,100 professionals and white-collar workers. Sources indicate that while 64% of workers using agentic AI feel overwhelmed by the constant introduction of new tools, most recognize the technology’s potential to augment their capabilities and relieve them of mundane tasks.