78% of managers used AI in performance reviews; only 16% of employees were told

Oct 12, 2026 · Issue 11 · 5 sources, 5 articles

A survey found that 78% of managers used AI in performance reviews, but only 16% of employees were informed. A Hungarian report says workers fear machine-based evaluation and that AI may also hold back their development.

Who is affected and how

HR professional

Employees must be told about AI used in reviews, and human review must be available.

manager

You must be able to explain the rationale for an AI-assisted review to the employee.

employee

It is reasonable to ask your employer to disclose whether AI is used in your review.

Narrative: The invisible boss: AI surveillance in the workplace

Sources

• 78% of Managers Used AI on Performance Reviews. Only 16% of Employees Were Told – HR Leaderhumanresourcesleader.com · Oct 13, 2026
• Your AI Employees Need Performance Reviews Tooagentsonpayroll.substack.com · Oct 14, 2026
• AI is shaping performance reviews, but transparency lags - HR Executivehrexecutive.com · Oct 12, 2026
• Not even allowed to make mistakes? Employees fear machine-based assessments | Hírnavigátorhirnavigator.hu · Oct 12, 2026 · magyar
• Not even allowed to make mistakes? Employees fear machine-based assessments - HR Portálhrportal.hu · Oct 12, 2026 · magyar

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