HBR research: people who turn to AI instead of colleagues trust and coordinate less

Oct 20, 2026 · Issue 12 · 2 sources, 2 articles

A survey of more than 1,000 U.S. workers finds that people who turn to AI instead of their colleagues trust each other less and coordinate worse. The researchers call the pattern "relationslipping", and Harvard Business Review says leaders can act against it.

Who is affected and how

középvezető

Must deliberately encourage consultation among colleagues alongside AI use.

HR-vezető

AI usage guidelines must preserve a place for human collaboration.

Narrative: AI undermines managerial judgment

Sources

• Harvard Business Review on X: "A recent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. workers finds that people who turn to AI instead of their colleagues trust each other less and coordinate worse. The researchers call this pattern “relationslipping.” But the research also points to ways leaders can counter it.… / Xx.com · Oct 20, 2026
• How AI Erodes Teamworkhbr.org · Oct 20, 2026

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