Littler report: employers should treat autonomy as a design decision to capture value of agentic AI in the workplace
Key points
- The report advises treating autonomy as a deliberate design decision.
- It recommends reimagining functions and adapting governance to emerging laws while preserving the record.
- It cites Gartner data: AI agent deployment expected to rise from 17% in 2026 to more than 60% within two years.
Littler Mendelson published a report, Agentic AI in the Workplace, advising employers to treat autonomy as a deliberate design decision, reimagine functions, adapt governance to emerging laws and preserve the record. It cites Gartner's 2026 CIO and Technology Executive Survey, which found AI agent deployment expected to rise from 17% in 2026 to more than 60% within two years.
What employers should do
- Define autonomy boundaries before deploying AI agents, and align governance rules and record-keeping requirements.
Original report: Littler Mendelson P.C. ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.