AI Disruption in the Workplace: Survey Reveals Growing Job Security Fears and Demand for Employer Action

A new report from Resume Now, The 2025 AI Disruption Report, reveals how AI is reshaping the workforce in real-time, creating widespread job insecurity and concerns about workplace bias. With 43% of workers knowing someone who lost a job due to AI, the report sheds light on the urgent need for transparent AI policies and better training to help workers adapt.

Findings from The 2025 AI Disruption Report

1. AI Job Displacement is Real

   • 43% of workers know someone who has lost a job due to AI.
   • 44% expect AI to take over some tasks within five years, while 20% fear it could significantly reduce their role.

2. AI Anxiety Among Workers

   • 89% express concerns about AI’s impact on their job security:
     • 47% are slightly worried.
     • 34% are moderately worried.
     • 8% are extremely worried.

3. Bias and Transparency Concerns

   • 63% of workers fear AI adoption will introduce bias in hiring and promotions.
   • Only 41% say their employers are very transparent about AI adoption plans, with 54% describing transparency as “somewhat” sufficient.

4. AI Training Gaps

   • While 56% of workers receive role-specific AI training, only 38% feel fully supported in adapting to AI-driven changes.
   • 21% want more guidance on how to work alongside AI.

Top Workforce Concerns about AI

The report highlights the key issues workers fear as AI adoption accelerates:

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%

Despite these concerns, 69% of workers believe AI will create more jobs than it eliminates, though 23% expect net job losses in the coming years.

How Workers Are Preparing for AI Disruption

Despite the challenges, workers are actively seeking ways 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 for cover letters.

However, workers still want more employer-provided training and guidance to adapt:

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

What Experts Say

Keith Spencer, career expert at Resume Now, highlights the urgency for companies to act:

“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. This report shows 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 is reshaping the workplace faster than ever, causing real job displacement and raising concerns about transparency, bias, and training gaps. While many workers are taking steps to upskill and adapt, employers must step up with clearer communication, ethical AI implementation, and robust training programs to support their teams through this transformation.