Glean: AI creates hidden workload for Australian employees, with 6.5 hours a week spent on oversight

Aug 17, 2026 · Issue 3 · 1 source, 1 article

Glean says Australian knowledge workers spend 6.5 hours a week overseeing AI. The hidden workload is linked to burnout and a higher risk of staff turnover (17 Aug 2026).

Who is affected and how

employee

Tell your manager how much time you spend checking AI so workloads can be planned.

HR professional

Track the AI oversight burden alongside burnout and turnover indicators.

Narrative: AI brings more work, not less

Sources

• Glean: AI creating hidden workload for Australian employeessecuritybrief.com.au · Aug 17, 2026

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