A recent survey by Careerminds UK found that over a third (36.7%) of UK employees believe having an AI boss would improve their productivity. Directors were even more optimistic, with 64% expecting similar gains. The study, which included responses from 600 full-time workers, showed that younger employees were more open to the idea of AI in management roles. However, when it came to performance reviews, most people preferred face-to-face interactions with a human manager over receiving feedback from a chatbot or AI system. Middle managers, who are often responsible for day-to-day operations and employee support, were less convinced about the benefits of AI. Nearly 40% of them believed productivity gains from AI were unlikely. The survey also revealed that 74.2% of employees felt that human supervisors were better at giving performance feedback than AI, highlighting a strong preference for human judgment and emotional connection. Among senior staff, 42.6% expected AI managers to boost productivity, while 38.5% of managers themselves thought AI could replace them. Directors and above were more confident, with 64% expecting productivity gains from AI, and 28% believing the improvements would be "significant." Amanda Augustine, a careers expert at Careerminds UK and a Certified Professional Career Coach, noted that AI could help reduce the workload of managers by handling routine tasks. However, she emphasized that employees still value human judgment, context, and personal connection. While the survey suggested that more than a third of employees might benefit from AI in management, Augustine warned that employers should use AI to support, not replace, human managers. She stressed the importance of recognizing what employees need to succeed, especially younger workers who often seek guidance, development, and reassurance from their managers.