New data shows AI agents invading the workplace, with mixed results

Don't call AI agents boss - survey finds workers welcome AI, but still want clear boundaries

Workers are generally more comfortable seeing AI as a supporting colleague rather than it taking full control.

New data shows AI agents invading the workplace, with mixed results

As businesses embrace new AI tools, employees are worried about how they'll change the workplace.

Workers view agents as ‘important teammates’ – but the prospect of an AI 'boss' is a step too far

Workers are comfortable working alongside AI agents, according to research from Workday, but the prospect of having an AI 'boss' is a step too far.

New Workday Global Research: AI Agents Are Here, But Don’t Call Them Boss

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 13 Aug 2025|News archiveNew Workday Global Research: AI Agents Are Here, But Don’t Call Them BossWorkday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, today released new global research that shows that while AI agents are gaining ground in the workplace, employees still want clear boundaries. Research Reveals 75% of Employees Are Ready to Work with AI, But Not for It Realizi…

Workday explores employee attitudes towards AI agents

Workday on Tuesday released new research that reveals that, despite the fact AI agents are gaining ground in the workplace, employees are still looking for what the company described as “clear boundaries.” A spokesperson said, “we wanted to cut through the hype to understand what people really think about AI agents in the workplace and their implications for the future of work.” This, they said, “led Workday to commission a global survey to expl…