Protiviti Reports 47% AI Oversight Gap; Robert Half’s AI Engine Wins Two Stevie Awards

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Protiviti, a Robert Half unit, reports 47% of large enterprises lack full visibility into employee AI usage, 65% cite shadow AI issues, and only 40% have formal governance. Robert Half’s AI insights engine won Best AI/ML Solution and a Women in AI Leadership Stevie award, boosting its technology profile.

1. Protiviti AI Governance Survey

Protiviti, a Robert Half subsidiary, surveyed 345 executives and IT leaders in February 2026, revealing 47% of large enterprises lack full visibility into employee AI tool usage, 65% report uncontrolled shadow AI, and just 40% have formal AI governance frameworks.

2. Stevie Awards for AI Innovation

Robert Half’s proprietary AI insights engine received the Best Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Solution Stevie Award, while Danti Chen was honored in the Women in AI Leadership category, highlighting the firm's leadership in AI-driven solutions and data science.

3. Implications for Robert Half

The survey findings and industry awards underscore growing demand for AI governance consulting and validate Robert Half’s technological capabilities, which could drive increased engagement for Protiviti’s advisory services and enhance the parent company's consulting revenue streams.

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