A Randstad survey reveals that Gen Z workers are the most concerned about AI’s impact on jobs as companies increasingly adopt automation and AI-driven tools.
A survey released by Randstad on Tuesday shows that four out of five employees believe artificial intelligence will impact their day-to-day work, with Gen Z being the most concerned as companies increasingly rely on AI chatbots and automation.
In its annual Workmonitor report, Randstad stated that job vacancies requiring “AI agent” skills have increased by 1,587%. The survey data also indicates that AI and automation are rapidly replacing less complex, transactional roles.
One of the world’s largest recruitment agencies, Randstad, surveyed 27,000 employees and 1,225 employers for the report, covering more than 3 million job postings across over 35 markets.
Generational outlook
Companies around the world are cutting jobs, putting heavy pressure on the labor market as consumer sentiment weakens. This has been shaken by US President Donald Trump’s trade war and aggressive foreign policy moves, which have disrupted the rules-based global order.
AI-focused tech firms have already begun replacing jobs through automation, even as most companies are still waiting to see tangible returns from the massive investments they have made in AI—investments expected to shape the business world in the coming years.
Key takeaways
Randstad CEO Sander van ’t Noordende told Reuters, “We generally see that employees are excited about AI… but they can also be skeptical, because companies ultimately want what they have always wanted: to cut costs and improve efficiency.”
The report noted that “Gen Z is the most concerned generation, while baby boomers show greater confidence and are the least worried about AI’s impact and their ability to adapt.”
What the numbers say
Employer vs employee perspectives
The data shows that nearly half of the employees surveyed fear that the new technology will benefit corporations more than the workforce.
There is also a clear gap in how employers and employees view business performance. According to the report, approximately 95% of surveyed employers expect growth this year, while only 51% of employees share that optimism.
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