Forbes January 21, 2026
It’s said repeatedly that artificial intelligence is remaking the workplace and workforce. But what does that mean, exactly?
The authors of Manpower Group’s latest Global Workforce Trends Report sought to tackle this question, suggesting that the era of simply dropping AI into a workplace or process without considering the human element is ending. “Short-term, blunt-force automation strategies are backfiring, with companies rehiring after realizing tech can’t fully replace human judgment.”
In addition, Manpower relates, “the employment gap between degree and non-degree holders is the narrowest in 30 years, signaling a shift toward skills-based hiring and alternative career paths.”
Manpower’s insights, based on recent surveys of more than 12,000 workers and 40,000 employers across 41 countries, foresee work organized around teams...
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