The EY 2025 Work Reimagined Survey, which surveyed 15,000 employees and 1,500 employers across 29 countries, reveals a critical disconnect between artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and human readiness. However, the survey also found that when used effectively and on stable talent foundations, AI can unlock up to 40% productivity gains within companies. While nearly nine out of 10 (88%) employees use AI in their daily work, their usage is mostly limited to basic applications, such as search (