Crafting an AI policy? Consider how to balance innovation and accountability

November 2025 employment law letter

Authors:

Tammy Binford

Surveys show the workforce’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, but will policymakers keep up? One recent survey found that just 36% of employees polled about their use of AI at work said their employer has a policy to guide them. With AI being so new and seemingly impossible to fully grasp, the idea of writing a workable policy is daunting to say the least—but necessary, nonetheless.

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In August, business advisory firm EisnerAmper reported findings from its summer 2025 survey of U.S. full-time desk workers who have at least a bachelor’s degree. The survey found that 80% of the employees reported a net-positive experience using AI at work, but just 36% said their company had a formal AI policy in place.

Also, just 22% of the workers said their employer actively monitors their AI usage. In addition, the survey noted that 84% of managers acknowledged some level of AI use among their teams, but just 41% of employees informed their manager or sought permission before using AI.

Other findings from the survey:

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