AI at Work: Why Employees Are Ready, But Leaders Are Lagging

The report "Superagency in the Workplace" explores the transformative role of AI in the workplace , comparing its impact to that of the steam engine in the Industrial Revolution. While 92% of companies plan to increase AI investments, only 1% consider themselves AI-mature. Employees are three times more engaged with AI than leaders expect, signaling a disconnect in leadership vision and readiness . The report emphasizes that AI is not just a technological challenge but a business challenge , requiring bold leadership, better training, and strategic governance to scale its adoption. With AI's potential to reshape industries and elevate human agency , companies that act now can gain a competitive edge , while those that hesitate risk falling behind.