According to a recent study by Henley Business School, almost half of workers said there were no formal guidelines for AI use in their workplace, and more than a quarter felt their employer did not offer sufficient support. This needs to change.

In the past, AI in the workplace was often a “shadow” activity, with employees experimenting with tools without their employer’s full knowledge. Today, AI has become mainstream. Most organisations accept that staff will use it and are now focusing on how best to control and guide its use. In sectors such as architecture, engineering and construction, AI is increasingly embedded in everyday tools, from computer-aided design to planning and project management platforms, sometimes without users even realising it.

Polling carried out recently by Ipsos found that nearly three in 10 workers (29%) do not discuss their use of AI with colleagues and a quarter (26%) worry that their abilities would then be questioned. It is becoming urgent for businesses of all kinds to take stock of the AI tools they are using and ensure they have a clear policy in place.

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