...yet 60% say their learning programs can’t keep pace.
Entry-level roles are not disappearing — they are being redefined. As AI takes on routine tasks, organizations are shifting toward roles that require adaptability, human judgment and AI fluency.
This research, based on a global survey of HR leaders, explores how leading organizations are evolving their workforce strategies — and where many are falling behind.
Liberal arts degrees rise in value
67% of HR leaders say they now value liberal arts degrees more than they used to; representing a reversal of a decade of STEM-first hiring logic.
Middle managers are critical
95% identify middle managers as the most critical factor in making AI adoption work; the same layer many companies are cutting right now.
Skills are changing
97% say soft skills are more important than ever.
The gap is growing
Demand for AI training is rising — but most organizations aren’t ready
As work evolves, the most successful organizations will focus less on replacing tasks and more on building the capabilities that help humans and AI work together. That starts with early-career talent... The future belongs to organizations that combine AI innovation with a deep understanding of how people learn, develop, and apply new skills in the real world.”
Global survey of 750 HR leaders across the U.S., UK and India