Without a crystal ball, employers urged to focus on adaptability

With 2025 now upon us, employers find themselves looking ahead. What do they see? For many, it’s uncertainty triggered by the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI). How should they react to the challenge? Some who study the future of the workplace advise focusing on resilience and adaptability.

Employer responsibilities

In October, talent advisory and staffing provider the Adecco Group released its research on the future of the workforce. Titled Working through change: Adapting to an AI-driven world of work, the report includes thoughts gleaned from 35,000 worker interviews across 27 countries and 20 industries.

The researchers found that organizations are facing an uncertain future shaped by AI. They also learned that despite uncertainty, workers remain motivated to keep up with their professional development. And they’re eager to progress in their careers.

One key takeaway of the research: Employers have a responsibility to prepare their workers for what lies ahead.

“Workers are worried about an uncertain future: Economic climate and job security are front of mind,” the report says. “More are staying in their jobs, but AI’s impact on stability has been underestimated over the last 12 months, and employees are looking for guidance.”