AI will ignite a human skills revolution, study finds

There has been an ongoing buzz in the workplace that Artificial Intelligence (AI)will take over human jobs, but Workday, Inc.’s “Elevating Human Potential: The AI Skills Revolution” report revealed otherwise.

The report found that AI will spark a human skills revolution, elevating uniquely human skills in the workplace, such as relationship-building, empathy, and ethical decision-making.

“The conversation around AI often focuses on fear and job loss, but we see it as an incredible opportunity,” said Jim Stratton, chief technology officer of Workday. “By embracing AI for good, we can elevate what makes us uniquely human – our creativity, our empathy, our ability to connect – and build a workplace where these skills drive success.”

Uniquely human skills

 The research found that 83% of respondents believe AI will elevate the importance of uniquely human skills.

“AI is driving us towards a future where we can harness our innate human skills to connect, create, and innovate,” said Sadie Bell, VP of People Systems, HPE. “This isn’t just about efficiency and problem-solving; it’s about unlocking our potential to build a future that prioritises skills like empathy, ingenuity, and our shared humanity.”

Blind spot

The report found that 82% of individual contributors believe the craving for human interaction will only intensify as AI adoption grows. However, only 65% of managers agree, revealing a blind spot in leadership strategies.

The disconnect calls for leaders to foster genuine human connection and build strong team relationships to thrive in an AI-driven future.