Experts agree this trend is a crisis for both employees and employers—and HR has to make strategic improvements to reduce the risk of pervasive employee stress.
These experts say an AI-ready workforce isn't just tech-savvy—it's adaptable, collaborative and able to use AI tools without relying on tech professionals for help.
"AI can mirror back what you say … but it can't yet fully replicate the empathy, nuance and real-world experience that a skilled human coach brings," says this workplace expert.
One CEO just predicted a potential 20% spike in unemployment in the next few years from job losses to AI. Industry expert Mark Stelzner says HR now needs to advocate for humane automation that enhances, rather than erases, human contribution.
However, these experts write, there's a difference between AI taking your job and AI taking your employment. The latter is a dead end, while the former opens the door for true HR transformation.
