Will AI and Automation Replace Jobs? What the Data Actually Says

Examine the impact of AI and automation on employment using current data and workforce research. Identify evolving roles, emerging in-demand skills, and strategies for professionals to adapt to the changing workplace.
Duration: 1 Day
Hours: 1 Hour
Training Level: All Levels
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Monday, May 18, 2026
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About the Course:

The rise of artificial intelligence has prompted global discussions about job displacement, automation, and the future of work. Although headlines often highlight job loss, workforce research shows a more complex picture that includes job transformation, skill development, and emerging career opportunities.

This session reviews reliable labour market data, workforce trends, and industry insights to clarify common misconceptions. Participants will examine the impact of automation across sectors and learn how organisations and employees can adapt to evolving work environments.

Course Objectives:

  • Gain insight into current data regarding the impact of AI and automation on employment.
  • Identify job roles that are more likely to evolve than be eliminated.
  • Recognise emerging skills that are gaining importance.
  • Examine how organisations can adapt their workforce strategies.
  • Explore strategies individuals can use to future-proof their careers.
  • Develop a clearer perspective on the future of work.

Who is the Target Audience?

  • HR Professionals.
  • Business Leaders and Managers.
  • Workforce Strategy Professionals.
  • Career Development Professionals.
  • Employees are interested in the future of work.

Basic Knowledge:

  • Demonstrates general awareness of workplace technology trends and an interest in how AI affects employment.

Curriculum
Total Duration: 1 Hour
Welcome & Opening Poll

  • Icebreaker Poll: “Do you believe AI will replace most jobs in the next decade?”
  • Framing the conversation: separating fear from data
  • Overview of learning objectives

The AI and Automation Debate

  • Common myths about job loss due to automation
  • Historical perspective: automation in past industrial shifts
  • Why technology tends to transform work rather than eliminate it

What the Data Actually Shows

  • Key workforce research findings
  • Jobs most exposed to automation vs. augmentation
  • Industries experiencing the greatest change

The Rise of New Skills and Job Roles

  • Emerging job categories linked to AI adoption
  • Human skills are increasing in demand (creativity, judgment, leadership)
  • Discussion: skills organizations should prioritize

Preparing for the Future Workforce

  • Organizational strategies for workforce adaptation
  • Reskilling and upskilling initiatives
  • Individual career strategies in an AI-driven economy

Key Takeaways and Workforce Implications

  • What leaders should focus on now
  • Future workforce outlook

Action Planning & Wrap-up

  • Reflection prompt: “What skills will matter most in your role in five years?”
  • Summary of key insights
  • Q&A