AI Workplace Survey

A working slide deck for introducing and discussing survey results

Purpose

• Understand how people are currently using AI tools at work.
• Identify common barriers, concerns, and training needs.
• Use the results to guide practical workplace policy.

What We Asked

• Which AI tools people have tried.
• Which tasks they use AI for.
• How useful, reliable, or risky the tools feel.
• What support would make AI use more effective.

Key Themes

• Adoption varies widely across teams and roles.
• Many people are experimenting informally.
• Uncertainty about appropriate use remains common.
• Clear examples are more useful than abstract guidance.

Use Cases

• Writing, editing, and summarizing text.
• Preparing outlines, agendas, and project plans.
• Drafting code, formulas, or data-cleaning steps.
• Exploring ideas before choosing a direction.

Concerns

• Accuracy and hallucinated details.
• Confidentiality and data handling.
• Uneven access to tools or training.
• Unclear accountability for AI-assisted work.

Discussion Question

Based on the survey results, where should guidance be more permissive, where should it set clearer limits, and where do people need better examples?

Potential Actions

1. Create a short approved-use guide.
2. Publish examples of acceptable and unacceptable workflows.
3. Offer lightweight training for common tasks.
4. Revisit survey results after a pilot period.

Next Steps

• Review survey findings with stakeholders.
• Prioritize the highest-value support gaps.
• Translate findings into concrete guidance.
• Track how workplace AI use changes over time.