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This article, starting on page 34 of the Oliver Wyman Forum’s The State of Our World 2025 report, provides data with key implications for how AI is impacting the workplace and talent practices. Among the findings: 44% of core skills will be disrupted within five years, and the average half-life of tech skills has declined to just 2.5 years. The impact extends beyond skills to jobs, with 76% of employees reporting changes to their job descriptions due to AI. Roles are evolving so quickly that workers may hold 20 or more jobs in their careers. HR leaders should consider: Where is AI causing the most drastic shifts in roles and skill needs? What are the implications for talent strategies like recruitment, development, and retention? How do we prioritize the greatest risks? What’s our plan to address them in the next 3–6 months? While many questions exist, starting with these can uncover opportunities. As a bonus, I’m resharing two resources: (1) a Deloitte AI Institute report with a framework for determining which tasks are best performed by AI, humans with AI assistance, or humans alone; and (2) an Accenture report categorizing four types of AI impacts on jobs and tasks. Both offer insights to help organizations evaluate AI’s impact on work, skills, and the workforce.