Fast Company Daily The real workplace threat isn’t AI. It’s leadership disconnect
Jul 14, 2025
The discussion reveals that the real threat to workplaces isn't AI, but rather a disconnect between leaders and employees. Effective leadership is crucial for navigating today's challenges, especially as technology evolves. There's a vital need for leaders to prioritize human connections and employee engagement over hastily adopting AI solutions. The podcast highlights the negative impact of this disconnect on business performance and underscores the importance of trust in fostering a productive work environment.
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Leadership-Workforce Disconnect Risk
- Corporate leaders face a deeper issue than slow AI adoption: a disconnect with their workforce.
- This cultural gap erodes trust and alignment, posing a greater risk to performance than tech delays.
Employee Disengagement Harms Business
- Employee disengagement dropped to 21% globally, sharply impacting productivity and innovation.
- Disengaged workers do less, degrade service, and increase costly employee turnover.
AI Drives Workload, Erodes Trust
- Employees feel increased workload due to AI, eroding the trust between them and employers.
- Companies show poor awareness or willingness to address this trust breakdown.