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Monday, November 24, 2025

Will the rise of AI mean fewer in-office employees? - Canadian HR Reporter

Ninety per cent of IT leaders report improvements in flexibility, productivity and customer service for remote employees: global report

Will the rise of AI mean that fewer workers will need to report to the office in person?

More than half (51 per cent) of workers globally believe that artificial intelligence will eventually eliminate the need for traditional office spaces.

Over six in 10 (62 per cent) would prefer AI-enhanced remote work over working in an office, while 71 per cent believe AI would provide greater flexibility and work-life balance, finds a survey of 2,500 global employees and IT leaders in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, India, Mexico and Brazil.

“AI is rapidly evolving from a helpful tool to a foundational force shaping the future of work,” says Rich Veldran, CEO of IT company GoTo, which released the report with Workplace Intelligence.

“As these technologies mature, they’re breaking down barriers to more flexible ways of working while enhancing in-person collaboration where it’s most impactful. The companies that embrace AI not just as a tool, but as a core part of their employee experience, will be the ones that redefine what it means to be productive, connected, and collaborative wherever work happens.”

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