A new survey from Resume Now reveals that AI-driven job disruption is already reshaping the workforce, with 89 Percent expressing concerns about job security and 43 Percent of workers knowing someone who has lost a job due to AI. The findings, highlighted in the 2025 AI Disruption Report, uncover a rising wave of AI-related job displacement, workplace bias concerns, and demand for transparency in AI adoption. The report surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. workers in January 2025 across industries and underscores the urgent need for employers to provide clear communication, training, and ethical AI implementation to support their workforce.

Key Findings:

• AI Job Loss is Happening: 43% of workers know someone who has lost a job due to AI.
• AI Anxiety is Widespread: 89% of workers express concern about AI’s impact on their job security, with 47% slightly worried, 34% moderately worried, and 8% extremely worried.
• AI’s Role in Job Displacement: 44% expect AI to take over some of their tasks within five years, while 20% believe AI could significantly reduce their role.
• Bias and Discrimination Fears: 63% believe AI adoption will introduce workplace bias affecting hiring and promotions.
• Workers Want More Transparency: 54% say their employer is only “somewhat transparent” about AI adoption plans.
• AI Training Gaps Remain: While 56% receive role-specific AI training, only 38% feel fully supported in adapting to AI-driven workplace changes.

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“With AI reshaping the workforce in real-time, job security is no longer an abstract concern—it’s a daily reality for millions of workers,” says Keith Spencer, career expert at Resume Now. “This report highlights a workforce struggling to keep up with automation and calls for urgent action from employers. Without clear communication, ethical AI policies, and proper training, workers will continue to feel left behind.”

AI Displacement and Job Security Concerns Grow
AI-driven job displacement is no longer a distant possibility—it’s happening now.

• 43% know someone who has lost a job due to AI.

Why Workers Are Worried About AI’s Impact
As AI automation accelerates, workers fear its consequences on job security and workplace dynamics.

Top workforce concerns include:
1.    AI creating a two-tiered workforce: 47%
2.    Over-reliance on AI reducing critical thinking: 37%
3.    Difficulty in reskilling workers for AI-driven roles: 37%
4.    Limited access to AI tools and training: 36%
5.    Lack of accountability for AI-generated decisions: 30%
6.    Dehumanization of work environments: 20%
7.    Potential misuse of AI for surveillance or data exploitation: 17%
8.    Job displacement: 10%
9.    Increased workload due to AI reliance: 9%
10.    Ethical concerns: 5%
11.    Loss of human creativity and decision making: 4%

While 69% of workers believe AI will create more jobs than it destroys, 23% fear AI will result in net job losses, reflecting ongoing uncertainty about how AI will reshape industries in the coming years.

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Bias, Transparency, and the Need for Employer Accountability
AI’s role in hiring and workforce management continues to raise concerns about bias and fairness:

• 63% of workers believe AI-driven hiring processes will introduce workplace discrimination or bias.
• 54% feel their employer is only “somewhat transparent” about AI adoption plans.
• 41% say their employer is “very transparent.”
• Only 5% report that their employer is not transparent at all.

How Workers Are Adapting to AI in the Workplace
Despite their concerns, workers are taking steps to future-proof their careers:

• 55% are researching AI-related skills on their own.
• 42% have enrolled in AI-related courses or training.
• 68% use AI to write resumes, and 67% use AI to craft cover letters.

However, employer-provided training remains insufficient:

• 56% receive role-specific AI training, yet only 38% feel fully supported in adapting to AI-driven workplace changes.
• 21% want more guidance on working alongside AI.

What Workers Want From Employers
Employees are asking for clearer communication and better training to help them integrate AI into their work:

• 55% want transparency about AI’s role in their company.
• 50% want opportunities to provide feedback on AI integration.
• 48% seek more comprehensive AI training.

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Source – Businesswire

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