Thomson Reuters published the 2026 Future of Professionals Report, which reveals insights into the human side of AI. The report was developed based on a survey of more than 1800 professionals in 62 countries. The research found that most organizations have AI strategies that are not translating evenly to employees in their day-to-day work.

The report illustrates a clear shift: AI is now embedded in professional work, but value hinges on effective execution and the right infrastructure. Thomson Reuters stresses that a gap is emerging between organizations achieving real impact and those falling behind, with increasing risks emerging across clients, talent, and governance.

Key insights:

• The AI strategy-execution gap is an organizational problem, not a tech one — Among professionals whose firm or department has a stated AI strategy, more than half say that either the strategy is not visible on a daily basis or that the organization has no strategic AI direction at all.
• The human cost of inaction is building faster than most leaders recognize — More than 90% of professionals say they are experiencing some degree of this AI-value disconnect, and among them, one quarter is considering leaving their current organization within two years if things don’t change — at an estimated replacement cost of $232,000 per employee.
• Disrupted development compounds talent risk for the next generation — The flight risk of experienced professionals creates a compounding multiplier effect on the ability of entry-level talent to develop critical skills.

For further information or to access the report, click here.