New LinkedIn research surveying more than 2,000 UK professionals reveals that the rapid pace of change at work is putting a strain on businesses.
LinkedIn’s research reveals that more than half (56%) of UK professionals feel overwhelmed by how quickly their jobs are changing, which is particularly true of the younger generation (70% of 25-34 year olds), while 47% say expectations are higher than ever.
The data reveals that:
- AI is leading the way when it comes to the challenges and changes professionals are navigating. The top workplace changes they cited experiencing the most included:
- Increased focus on understanding and integrating AI into daily work (26%)
- Half (50%) of UK workers predict that AI will significantly impact how they work within the next five years
- Struggling to keep up with upskilling and reskilling demands (25%)
- Successfully working at home or remotely (22%)
- Increased focus on understanding and integrating AI into daily work (26%)
- Career confidence is down:
- 45% are worried about being left behind in their career due to how quickly their job and work is changing.
- 56% agree that relying on past experience is no longer enough to succeed
- Amidst the change, UK professionals see the opportunities AI can bring:
- 59% of professionals are looking for more guidance at work
- And just over a quarter (26%) say their organisation is struggling to adapt to all the shifts.
- But 30% of UK professionals agree that AI will create more opportunities by making them more efficient.
Janine Chamberlin, UK Country Manager, at LinkedIn said: “The world of work has undergone huge change over the last few years – from embracing adoption of AI in the workplace, to juggling shifts in hybrid and remote working, right through to managing multi-generational teams.
We’re seeing that professionals are understandably feeling overwhelmed and they’re looking to their employers for guidance. For business leaders, operating in an environment of constant change means a renewed focus on future-proofing their teams and businesses. Communication will be key as leaders strive to keep employees engaged and focused on learning, while also delivering growth for their organisation.”
