77% vs 41%: 77% of employers plan to upskill staff for AI, while 41% expect to cut headc

77% vs 41%

77% of employers plan to upskill staff for AI, while 41% expect to cut headcount as AI automates tasks.

Source: World Economic Forum · Future of Jobs Report 2025 (2025) [20]

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