AI is ‘going to break down millions of careers,’ Gartner analyst says
AI is ‘going to break down millions of careers,’ Gartner analyst says
https://www.hrdive.com/news/ai-going-to-break-down-millions-of-careers-gartner/821065/
Publish Date: 2026-05-26 10:59:00
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- By 2028, AI may create more jobs than it destroys according to Gartner’s research, suggesting a shift in the employment landscape.
- To keep pace with AI’s impact on work, HR leaders must transition towards a skill-centric approach rather than an experience-based system to avoid derailing employees’ careers.
- Gartner’s survey of HR leaders shows that 40% of companies have eliminated obsolete jobs and nearly half have streamlined their organizational structures for better collaboration.
- Companies face challenges with fewer advancement roadmaps and fewer development opportunities for employees, as well as a decline in opportunities for junior employees to gain essential skills.
- CHROs need to identify relevant skills and develop training modules that focus on skills aiding future organizational success.
- Shifting focus from job titles to relevant skills for advancement is crucial, as AI can support employees meeting current goals without gaining the depth of expertise needed for higher roles.
- Organizations that adapt career advancement pathways to skills and adaptability will be well-positioned to meet future talent demands, whereas those that neglect this risk capability gaps as AI-driven growth increases.
- AI is raising the productivity expectations for entry-level roles, and companies are hiring fewer junior staff and more mid-level workers, entrusting junior roles to AI automation.
