New LinkedIn study reveals the secret that a third of professionals are hiding at work

"Staying up with AI's changing landscape is getting workers down. Forty-one percent of professionals report AI's current pace is impacting their well-being, and more than half of professionals say learning about AI feels like another job in and of itself, according to the latest . LinkedIn monitored conversations on the platform that included the words "overwhelm" or "overwhelmed," "burn out," and "navigating change" from July 2024 through June 2025, while also keeping an eye on AI topics and keywords around that same time."

"The research found that AI is driving pressure among workers to upskill, despite how little they know about the technology -- and it's "fueling insecurity among professionals at work," the study said. Thirty-three percent of professionals admitted they felt embarrassed about how little they understand AI, and 35% of professionals said they feel nervous about bringing it up at work because of their lack of knowledge."

"Studies show that people with AI experience, or, as one Oxford Economics study called it, "AI capital," boost professionals' job prospects. University graduates with AI capital received more invitations for job interviews than those without it, the found. Additionally, graduates with AI capital were offered higher wages than those without it. Also: These jobs face the highest risk of AI takeover, according to Microsoft"

Workers are experiencing significant stress from fast AI developments, with 41% reporting that AI's pace affects their well-being and over half saying AI learning feels like another job. LinkedIn tracked platform conversations mentioning overwhelm, burn out, and navigating change from July 2024 through June 2025 alongside AI-related keywords. AI is driving pressure to upskill despite limited understanding, producing embarrassment and reluctance to discuss AI at work: 33% feel embarrassed about their AI knowledge and 35% feel nervous bringing it up. Graduates with AI experience receive more interview invitations and higher wages, indicating clear labor-market advantages for AI skills.

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