WorkThe story, in brief
69% Of Workers Are Disengaged In The AI Era. A CEO Explains Why
69%. That's the share of workers disengaged as AI reshapes the workplace—and why your adoption strategy needs a people plan.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
As enterprises deploy AI across workflows, workforce engagement is collapsing. This is a critical governance and talent risk that boards and CTOs need to address alongside model selection and infrastructure decisions.
The key facts
6 to know69% worker disengagement rate (Gallup survey)
Published May 2026
CEO perspective on AI adoption and workforce impact
Frames AI deployment as organizational/cultural challenge, not just technical one
AI adoption cited as contributing factor to workforce disengagement
CEO perspective on managing AI transition and retention
Go to the source
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Publisher excerpt: A Gallup survey reveals that more than two-thirds of workers are disengaged. Here's why, and how to change that while adopting AI in the workforce.