Why AI Isn’t (Yet) Delivering Results at Work

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!Companies have invested billions into AI tools, copilots, and automation platforms, but most organizations still are not seeing measurable business results. Why?According to Gallup’s 2026 State of the Global Workplace Report, the biggest barrier may not be the technology at all - it may be management. Employee engagement is falling, manager burnout is rising, and the strongest predictor of successful AI adoption is whether managers actively support their teams through change.In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve breaks down why AI implementation is really a leadership challenge, why burned-out managers may be the biggest risk to productivity, and what HR and business leaders need to do differently before buying the next AI tool.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report hereThe HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.