AI Is Coming for Daily Work—and Gen Z Is the Most Worried

News Desk 

Islamabad: Four in five workers believe artificial intelligence will affect their day-to-day tasks at work, with Generation Z among the most concerned as companies increasingly turn to AI chatbots and automation, according to a new survey by recruitment firm Randstad.

Demand for roles requiring “AI agent” skills has surged by 1,587%, Randstad said in its annual Workmonitor report, highlighting how AI and automation are increasingly replacing low-complexity, transactional jobs.

The report is based on surveys of 27,000 workers and 1,225 employers, as well as analysis of more than 3 million job postings across 35 markets worldwide.

The findings come as global labour markets face mounting pressure, with companies stepping up job cuts amid weakening consumer sentiment. Economic uncertainty has been exacerbated by US President Donald Trump’s trade war and aggressive foreign policy moves, which have disrupted the rules-based global order.

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At the same time, AI-focused technology firms are beginning to replace jobs through automation, even as many companies are still waiting to see concrete returns from the massive investments poured into artificial intelligence—investments expected to reshape the business landscape for years.

“What we generally see amongst employees is that they are enthusiastic about AI, but they may also be sceptical,” Randstad CEO Sander van ’t Noordende told Reuters. “Companies want what companies always want: to save costs and increase efficiency.”

According to the report, nearly half of workers fear that AI will benefit corporations more than employees. Concerns also vary sharply by age group, with Gen Z the most worried about AI’s impact on their jobs and their ability to adapt, while Baby Boomers appear the most confident and least concerned.

The survey also revealed a gap between employer and employee views on the economic outlook. About 95% of employers expect business growth this year, compared with just 51% of workers who share that optimism, Randstad said.