Most leaders have been pushing office employees to use AI for work, but according to new research, the people most willing to embrace AI are apparently the ones staying at home. Korn Ferry investigates why your willingness to use AI for your job may be impacted by your location. Next, we examine how even changing an iconic food’s color could become a big leadership challenge. Finally, we offer some tips on how to finish 2025 on a professional high note.
The divide in AI adoption between remote, hybrid, and in-office employees says a lot about how environment shapes behavior. In my experience, the teams most open to AI aren’t necessarily the most tech-savvy, they’re the ones given permission to experiment. Hybrid teams often have more autonomy and flexibility, which naturally encourages a “test and learn” mindset. In the office, routines can become rigid, and innovation turns into something people feel they need approval for rather than something they explore. If organizations want meaningful AI adoption, the culture has to support curiosity, not compliance. Leaders have to normalize using these tools, demonstrate the impact, and remove the friction that makes people hesitant to try something new.
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