How is AI reshaping jobs?

Our latest Labour Market Outlook reveals UK employers expect AI to reduce workforce size, with one in six anticipating headcount cuts, and overall hiring confidence remaining low. 

 

To adapt, employers should assess which roles and skills are vulnerable to job displacement and consider providing training and reskilling options.  

 

Preparing the workforce for continuous technological change will require accessible and inclusive upskilling programmes. 

 

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  • sector-specific breakdowns on redundancy, recruitment and pay trends  

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