Signal 55% expect exponential productivity gains from an AI-savvy workforce

Summary

McKinsey's 2026 survey asked what organizations hope to gain by building a workforce that is skilled with AI. The top answer, chosen by 55 percent, was exponential productivity gains. Faster and wider access to information followed at 48 percent, less administrative work at 47 percent, and better decision-making at 46 percent. The report explains that automating routine tasks lets employees focus on strategic, creative, and exploratory work. It also finds generational differences, with millennial leaders prioritizing productivity and retention while older leaders stress reducing administration.