MetLife Study Finds AI Acceleration Is Creating New Concerns in Today's Workplace
AI tools are now part of everyday tasks for 80% of employers, with 83% saying AI helps employees work faster. Beneath the productivity gains lies growing anxiety. MetLife's 2026 US Employee Benefit Trends Study, surveying over 5,000 U.S. workers and employers, reveals a workforce caught between optimism and concern.
Key findings from the study:
- 61% of employees worry about AI's ethical and safety risks (bias, misinformation, lack of accountability)—up 5% from last year
- 59% fear AI will make their skills obsolete faster than new opportunities emerge
- 24% of employees feel like they're competing with AI at work
- 67% of employers say AI is creating friction or mistrust between staff and management
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The study introduces "The Success Reset": bringing human skills, connection, and modern benefits together to help organizations move from uncertainty to confidence. Read the full article to learn how supportive benefits and skill development can help your team thrive in an AI-enabled workplace.
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