Culture Amp benchmark shows 85% of employees encouraged to use AI but 42% lack clarity on why

• Culture Amp’s 2026 AI at Work benchmark flagged a widening gap between employee AI adoption and leadership direction.
• 85% of employees reported encouragement to experiment with AI; 58% reported clear leadership explanation of AI use toward company goals.
• 71% said AI makes them feel more productive; the figure rose to 93% among power users, despite similar workload readings.
• Power users showed higher motivation, with 72% reporting stronger organizational motivation versus 57% for non-users.
• Employee awareness of internal career opportunities fell 10 percentage points since July 2025, while career development satisfaction held at 66%.

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