AI is ‘going to break down millions of careers,’ Gartner analyst says

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Dive Brief:

As soon as 2028, artificial intelligence may begin creating more jobs than it eliminates, according to recent research from advisory firm Gartner.
As companies continue to harness the capabilities of AI in the workplace, it will become increasingly important for HR leaders to move away from experience-based advancement toward a more skill-centric approach, Gartner said. Otherwise, organizations risk derailing the careers of their existing employees.
“AI is ultimately going to result in more job gains than losses, but in the process it’s going to break down millions of careers,” Kaelyn Lowmaster, director analyst in Gartner’s HR practice, said in a statement. “As AI changes how work gets done, organizations must rethink how employees gain expertise and experience, or they will find themselves without ready talent for the jobs AI helps create.”

Dive Insight:

Gartner’s survey of 110 HR leaders found that 40% of companies have already gotten rid of obsolete jobs, and almost half of businesses have streamlined their organizational structures to become more collaborative.

Employees are seeing fewer roadmaps for advancement and a smaller number of development opportunities, per the research. In addition, junior employees don’t have as many chances to learn the necessary judgment and foundational skills to grow in their jobs, Gartner said.

The report said that CHROs need to determine which skills are relevant and which skills are no longer applicable to current workplace needs. Then, companies need to develop training modules that prioritize future organizational success.

“Performance at one level is no longer a proxy for readiness for more…

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