ServiceNow Launches AI-Powered EmployeeWorks, Shares Rise 5%

New Autonomous Workforce platform automates IT tasks, boosts efficiency and investor confidence

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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ServiceNow's stock jumped nearly 5% after the launch of its new AI-powered EmployeeWorks platform, which aims to automate IT and HR tasks. Early adoption by clients like CVS Health and the city of Raleigh, as well as FedRAMP approval for the company's Moveworks AI assistant, have added to investor optimism ahead of upcoming events.

Why it matters

The introduction of EmployeeWorks highlights ServiceNow's push to integrate AI into enterprise workflows, potentially reshaping IT operations and reducing bottlenecks. Successful adoption of the platform could give ServiceNow a competitive edge, but early AI deployments also carry risks around glitches, supervision, and liability.

The details

EmployeeWorks introduces AI specialists that can autonomously handle routine IT tasks like password resets and access requests. Internal testing shows over 90% of IT requests are now handled automatically, with resolution times 99% faster than manual processes. ServiceNow is showcasing early adoption at clients like CVS Health and the city of Raleigh, while its Moveworks AI assistant has received crucial FedRAMP Moderate authorization for secure federal cloud operations.

  • ServiceNow launched EmployeeWorks on February 27, 2026.
  • ServiceNow's CEO Bill McDermott plans to purchase $3 million in company shares on February 27, 2026.
  • ServiceNow will host its Government Forum on March 5, 2026.
  • ServiceNow's Knowledge 2026 event is scheduled for May 5-7, 2026 in Las Vegas.

The players

ServiceNow

An American cloud computing company that develops a cloud platform to help organizations manage digital workflows for enterprise operations.

Bill McDermott

The CEO of ServiceNow who has committed to purchasing $3 million in company shares, signaling confidence in the company's direction.

Moveworks

An AI assistant company acquired by ServiceNow that has received FedRAMP Moderate authorization, enabling secure federal cloud operations.

CVS Health

An American healthcare company that is an early adopter of ServiceNow's EmployeeWorks platform.

City of Raleigh

The capital city of North Carolina that is also an early adopter of ServiceNow's EmployeeWorks platform.

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What they’re saying

“EmployeeWorks introduces what ServiceNow calls AI specialists, automated agents that perform tasks previously handled by humans.”

— John Aisien, ServiceNow product executive (coincentral.com)

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