"Almost all workers want their employers to legally have to disclose AI monitoring,"

Workers across the globe are increasingly being observed by their managers using AI-based monitoring tools, and want legally enforceable disclosure of the fact, according to a new survey which highlights changing workplace trends in light of the march towards ever-more AI use.

Furthermore, employees feel that AI has raised expectations on how much work they can complete each day, and contributes to their overall stress levels...

The State of Hybrid Work survey shows that 58% of employees believe their employer has deployed AI-based monitoring tools.

Meanwhile, 82% want disclosure of this practice to become a legal requirement. Also of interest is the growth of “work to rule,” the practice whereby employees stick closely to what is in their job description. This is at 38% overall, with 47% of Gen Z and 42% of Millennial workers participation, suggesting the lack of trust runs in both directions.

Elsewhere, the survey has highlighted some other trends. On average, 30% engage in so-called “billboard days” (where employees choose to be in the office the same day as senior colleagues and clients), split between 36% of men and 25% of women. The practice of “job hugging” – holding onto a job that doesn’t offer fulfillment – is also increasing, with 39% of Millennials and 43% of Gen Z admitting to it (35% overall)...