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A new report explores how AI, human connection and purpose are reshaping the future of the workplace. The research also provides strategic advice on how HR executives and other business leaders can keep pace amid workforce transformation.
The sixth annual Global Workforce of the Future report from global talent and technology advisory company, Adecco Group, surveyed 37,500 workers across 31 countries and 21 industries.
Key findings from the survey suggest that a growing number of employees view AI as a defining force at work in 2025, overtaking economic uncertainty and flexible working as the top workplace influence.
Additionally, confidence in AI usage has surged, with a staggering 71% of respondents saying that nothing holds them back from using AI, a significant jump from 19% in 2024.
“AI is now a daily reality, with workers’ optimism about its potential increasing,” says Denis Machuel, chief executive officer of the Adecco Group. However, technology in itself is not enough to drive change, he adds, noting that people remain at the heart of every transformation.
“To turn efficiency into business impact, leaders must also invest in training and engagement to unlock value,” Machuel says. As a result, organizations must ensure that employees have the confidence