# Managers Find AI Boosts Work but Adds Evaluation Headaches

> A Nielsen survey of 1,700 senior leaders shows AI tools raise productivity but make it harder for managers to assess employee output.

Oossa · 2026-10-21 · https://oossa.com/en/managers-find-ai-boosts-work-but-adds-evaluation-headaches

A survey commissioned by Monday.com found that more than half of senior managers now struggle to evaluate staff because AI delivers polished work that blurs who did what. While 94% of respondents are excited about AI, 78% say they have changed performance criteria to include prompt‑crafting and AI delegation. Managers also spend more time reviewing output, with 57% reporting a growth in the number of tools they must oversee.

## The facts

- 1,700 directors and senior managers across seven countries surveyed
- 78% have altered employee evaluation methods after AI adoption

## Why it matters

Managers will need new processes and tools to fairly assess work as AI becomes a bigger part of daily output.

## Sources & references

1. [AI promises productivity, but for managers, it’s mostly a headache for now](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/ai-promises-productivity-but-for-managers-its-mostly-a-headache-for-now-says-new-survey/) – TechCrunch, 2026-10-21

Last updated: 2026-10-21