Career shifts become ‘priority for workers because of AI anxiety’ | Facilitate Magazine

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Employees want to change careers owing to concerns about AI replacing their current roles. 

The Impact of AI, a report by CareerWallet, shows that nearly one in five employees (19%) plan to shift careers in 2025, driven by worries about AI replacing them. 

The survey underscores “how jobseekers are adapting to the growing influence of AI on their roles”. However, the global job market in 2025 is also being shaped by a variety of other factors, including fluctuations in the global economy, trade challenges posed by potential tariffs, flexible working, persistent skill shortages, and a “”surprising sense of optimism despite these obstacles”. 

Key trends include

  • Rise of AI-related roles: LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise report for 2025 identifies AI engineers and AI consultants as the fastest-growing jobs.
  • Labour shortages and skills gap: The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) highlights ongoing labour shortages and a significant skills gap, emphasising the need for targeted upskilling programmes to equip workers with AI-related competencies. 
  • Shift towards skills-based hiring: Employers are increasingly prioritising skills over traditional degrees, focusing on candidates who can demonstrate competencies in areas such as coding and project management, even without formal qualifications. 
  • Concerns about AI-induced bias: More than a quarter (27%) of jobseekers feel that AI tools may introduce new forms of bias in recruitment processes, potentially disadvantageous to certain groups of candidates. 
  • Optimism in job market recovery: Despite challenges, there is renewed optimism for jobseekers in 2025, with companies planning substantial hiring activities and nearly two-thirds of US employers intending to add permanent positions. 

Craig Bines, CEO of CareerWallet, said: “The job market in 2025 is being shaped by dynamic forces, including AI adoption, flexible work preferences, and the demand for upskilling. These trends highlight how job seekers are adapting to the future of work. Employers who embrace these changes, invest in skills development, and provide transparency in hiring will position themselves to attract and retain top talent in this competitive environment.”