A 2026 Business Generosity Report from goBeyondProfit, covered by Middle Georgia CEO on Oct. 16, finds that executives and employees in Georgia disagree on most questions about artificial intelligence in the workplace but share one top concern. Equal shares of each group, 43 percent, named the loss of human connection and damage to company culture as AI's biggest workplace risk.
On other risks the groups diverged. Executives were more likely to cite role elimination, at 41 percent versus 24 percent of employees, and the loss of creative or critical-thinking skills, at 44 percent versus 34 percent.
Sentiment leaned cautious. Sixty-seven percent of employees and 54 percent of executives described their feelings about AI's workplace impact as mixed or negative. The report also found a gap over whether company values guide AI decisions: 45 percent of executives said values are actively shaping implementation, compared with 28 percent of employees. Among employees, 72 percent said their company's values are not actively driving AI integration, including 17 percent who said adoption is driven purely by efficiency and cost.
Employees reported wanting plain-language explanations of how AI will affect their work, a voice in how it changes their roles, and time and support such as training to adjust. Among executives, 46 percent said they provide clear communication, 43 percent said they offer employee input and 40 percent said they provide time to adapt.
The coverage does not report the survey's sample size, respondent demographics, dates or methodology. Readers who want those details would need to consult the full report.
Source: Middle Georgia CEO -- https://middlegeorgiaceo.com/features/2026/10/georgia-executives-and-employees-agree-ais-biggest-risk