Report by Barndoor.ai

Organizational Behavior & AI Governance

11 FINDINGSPublished Mar 18, 2026
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Key Findings

58% of workers use two to three different AI tools, and 7% use four to six different AI tools.

Workplace AI UseAI

42% of employees do not feel well-supported in using AI at work.

Workplace AI UseAI

48.4% of employees have used non-approved AI tools at work, either intentionally or without knowing what their company had sanctioned.

Workplace AI UseAIAI Policy

Among employees using company-authorized AI tools, 45% cite ease of use, 43% cite capability, and 38% cite data privacy as the top drivers of compliance.

Workplace AI UseAICompany-Authorized AI Tools

28% of employees are using agentic AI tools that take actions on their behalf and perform multi-step tasks.

Workplace AI UseAIAgentic AIAI Access

50% of employees have granted AI access to work-related applications.

Workplace AI UseAIAI Access

60% of employees use AI daily or more, and 35% use AI multiple times a day.

Employee BehaviorAI Workplace AI Use

Nearly 20% of employees do not know what their company's AI policy is.

AI PolicyWorkplace AI UseAI

91% of enterprise employees are using AI on the job.

Workplace AI UseAIEnterprise

46% of employees work at companies with a defined AI policy.

Workplace AI UseAIAI Policy

Among employees who used non-approved AI tools at work, 40% cite pressure to get work done and 42% say non-approved tools produce better results.

Workplace AI UseAIAI Policy