- 94% of HR leaders predict the creation of new entry-level jobs as a result of AI
- Most see these roles evolving into AI supervisor roles.
- Interpersonal skills are the most in demand, training is not up to par
Although AI has been shown to automate some of the lowest-value jobs, making it harder for recent graduates to find work, new joint research from Cognizant and Pearson suggests this could simply be a temporary effect that could be about to change, as an overwhelming majority (94%) of HR leaders expect AI to create entirely new entry-level jobs in the next five years.
But the definition of entry-level work is also undergoing a shift: 96% believe it will evolve into supervisory and management roles.
More than 90% say middle managers will end up playing a critical role in redesigning these jobs and defining what work is like.
Entry-level roles aren’t going away, they’re just changing
An equally high number (91%) of HR leaders have reported that demand for employee AI training has increased over the past year as young workers seek opportunities to manage AI systems; However, with only half (54%) of organizations providing AI training, they are not supported.
As for the graduates themselves, the most in-demand skills no longer come from specialized degrees. Almost all hirers (97%) think adaptability, problem solving and human judgment are more important now.
The report argues that organizations must rethink how they support employees throughout their careers, but 60% admit that their learning and development programs cannot keep pace with AI.
“As work evolves, the most successful organizations will focus less on replacing tasks and more on building capabilities that help humans and AI work together,” said Pearson CHRO Ali Bebo.
While the study concludes that entry-level workers and graduates may not be as at risk as they thought due to AI, they could stand out by taking charge of their own upskilling as employers struggle to keep up.
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