A new survey by Randstad Workmonitor (quarterly global research by multinational human resources company Randstad) shows that 4/5 of workers believe that AI will directly affect their daily work.
Notably, the group expressing the most concern is young workers, especially generation Z, a force that is and will account for an increasingly large proportion of the labor market.
According to this survey, as businesses increase the use of AI chatbots and promote automation, concerns about job safety are clearly increasing.
While many employees admit that AI can make work more efficient, many people are still concerned that this technology will eventually replace humans, especially in repetitive positions with simple transactions.
Randstad's annual Workmonitor report points out a notable trend that the number of jobs requiring skills related to "AI managers" has increased by 1.587% in the short term.
This figure reflects the strong restructuring speed of the labor market, as AI and automation increasingly take on low-complex roles, forcing workers to adapt or face the risk of being eliminated.
To build the report, Randstad surveyed 27,000 employees and 1,225 employers, and analyzed data from more than 3 million job postings in 35 markets.
This scale shows that the concerns recorded are not local, but reflect a global trend.
The economic context further exacerbates anxiety. The world labor market is under great pressure as many corporations cut staff due to weakening consumer demand and volatile geopolitical environment.
Strong trade policies, along with a strong wave of investment in AI, make businesses both expect cost optimization and find ways to maintain long-term growth.
Randstad CEO, Mr. Sander Van ’t Noordende, said that workers often have a two-sided mentality towards AI.
They are excited about the potential of new technology, but also skeptical because businesses always want to save costs and increase efficiency," said Mr. Noordende.
This stalemate creates a mood of both expectation and anxiety, especially among young employees who do not have much professional experience.
Surveys also show clear differences between generations. Generation Z is the group most concerned about the impact of AI and their adaptability, while the Baby Boomers show a higher level of confidence and less anxiety about the new technology wave.
Randstad data shows that nearly half of respondents worry that AI will bring more benefits to corporations than to themselves.
The gap in expectations is even clearer as 95% of employers forecast growth this year, but only 51% of workers share this optimism.
That gap shows that the challenge is not only in technology, but also in trust and how to distribute benefits in the AI era.
