Managers say they are using public AI tools to prepare for hard conversations

Some leaders are inputting employee names and performance details into public AI platforms, according to data from The Predictive Index.

Published Aug. 26, 2026

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In lieu of other support, many people managers are turning to public AI tools to prepare for difficult conversations, according to survey results released this week by The Predictive Index. The company surveyed 399 managers and 208 CEOs and business leaders across various industries.

Close to 3 in 4 managers surveyed (72%) said public AI tools are useful for such purposes, with 44% saying they had entered employee names and performance details into those tools. Additionally, only 45% of organizations surveyed said they have a formal written policy regarding AI use in performance management, despite reported concern about employee information being put into public platforms.

Regardless of policy, managers openly seek guidance for hard conversations. Only 1 in 5 managers surveyed said they...

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