Scared you might lose your job to AI? How managers can survive the AI purge

"Andy Jassey, Amazon's CEO, explicitly said this summer that AI advances will lead to job cuts. So it's no wonder that workers all over the world, including one in five Gen Z workers, are "very concerned" that AI will take their job in the next two years (with Americans being more concerned than Europeans), and 32% of U.S. workers believe that AI will lead to fewer job opportunities."

"AI has advanced to encompass a vast range of skills, not only data-driven ones such as coding and debugging, but also more managerial tasks, including generating reports and managing schedules. With this technology snapping at managers' heels and the worry about remaining relevant in a digitally driven world, how can you future-proof your management role and survive the AI purge? The answer lies in developing your human-centric skills."

Microsoft plans to make 9,000 workers redundant this year with a focus on managers, and AI advances are expected to drive job cuts. Significant worker anxiety exists: one in five Gen Z workers are very concerned about AI taking their jobs within two years, Americans report higher concern than Europeans, and 32% of U.S. workers expect fewer job opportunities due to AI. AI now performs a wide range of tasks from coding and debugging to managerial duties like generating reports and managing schedules. Managers can protect their careers by developing human-centric skills—empathy, active listening, and effective communication—reframed as essential "power" skills.

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