Youth express higher concern over AI job disruption, global survey indicates
A global Randstad survey finds that younger workers are more concerned than older generations about artificial intelligence adversely affecting jobs and careers.
A Randstad survey of global workers shows that younger employees are significantly more worried than older counterparts about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs and career prospects.
Respondents aged under 35 reported higher levels of concern that AI could disrupt employment, reshape skill demands and erode job security.
The survey highlights a generational divide in attitudes toward AI adoption: while many older workers express cautious optimism, younger workers often point to risks related to hiring, task automation and future opportunities.
Employers are urged to address these concerns by investing in skills development, training programmes and transparent communication about how AI will be deployed in the workplace.
The findings come amid broader global discussions on the future of work, with AI increasingly integrated into business processes such as recruitment, project planning and administrative automation.
Analysts suggest that targeted education and retraining initiatives could help younger employees adapt and benefit from AI-driven changes rather than feel displaced by them.
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