Key stat: 30% of employees use AI productivity tools secretly out of fear that their job might be reduced or cut, per a February Ivanti survey.

Beyond the chart:

• The top concern about brands using AI technology among US adults is that it will “take jobs from people” (59.3%), according to an April 2025 Attest survey.
• Prioritizing AI-specific training of existing employees is the top workforce strategy for business leaders worldwide, per a March 2025 Microsoft study.

Use this chart: Employers can use this chart to outline clear AI use cases and expectations to limit uncertainty or job insecurity among staff.

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Methodology: Data is from the May 2025 Ivanti “2025 Technology at Work Report: Reshaping Flexible Work” conducted by Ravn Research. 6,000 office workers and 1,200 IT/cybersecurity professionals were surveyed worldwide during February 2025. The survey was conducted in Australia, France, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the US. Ivanti is an automation platform for enterprise IT security.