Robert Half says AI-written applications are slowing UK hiring
Almost half of UK employers in a Robert Half survey say AI-generated CVs are a real problem, and two-thirds of hiring managers say screening for them adds time to recruitment.
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Deutsche Bank puts the UK top for AI labour disruption
A 30-country analysis names Britain as the major economy most exposed to AI, citing a large share of affected roles and heavy reliance on services exports.
AI productivity gains rest on 133,000 fewer people working
LSE economists find UK productivity growth of 1.6% since late 2024, but the tax records behind it show employment falling where official figures show a rise.
Goldman finds AI pressure falling hardest on entry-level jobs
Call centre employment sits 39% below trend in the US, and across 800 occupations the drag on hiring is sharpest for those starting their careers.
UK AI adoption hits 35% without the expected job losses
ONS data shows just under 7% of medium-sized adopters cut headcount, while US research finds employment in highly AI-exposed occupations has stayed stable.
Starmer's economic adviser says AI job fears are overblown
Baroness Minouche Shafik, Keir Starmer's chief economic adviser, has called fears of an AI jobs apocalypse 'disproportionate' and accused tech bosses of hype.
AI job losses to stay limited this year, Bridgewater says
Hedge fund Bridgewater says constrained computing capacity and patchy adoption will keep AI-driven job displacement low in the near term.
UK financial services hiring times double on AI skills shortage
Average time to fill an AI role in UK financial services has nearly doubled to nine months, with firms paying a 49% salary premium for candidates, AWS data shows.
Older professionals turn to AI data training as bridge jobs
Skilled workers over 50 are turning to AI data annotation after struggling to find work in their fields, taking steep pay cuts to train the systems replacing them.
Tech Layoffs Hit 165,000 as AI 'Experiment' Reshapes Work
Microsoft, Amazon, Block and Oracle have cut tens of thousands of jobs in the last year, blaming AI — but researchers say much of it may be 'AI-washing'.
AI Job Loss Fears May Be Overstated, Analysis Suggests
Despite headlines about mass unemployment, labour market data shows limited AI impact so far, with technology historically creating more jobs than it destroys.
Why AI Has Not Led to Mass Unemployment
Despite fears about job losses, unemployment rates in the UK, EU and US remain at historic lows. Here's why AI creates new work even as it automates existing roles.
If AI Is Taking Junior Lawyers' Jobs, Why Does Their Pay Keep Rising?
FT investigation reveals law firm salaries climbing despite AI adoption, as automation frees juniors for higher-value work rather than eliminating roles.
Construction Workers See 25-30% Pay Rises in AI Data Centre Boom
The race to build AI infrastructure is creating unprecedented opportunities for skilled trades, with workers earning over $200,000 annually at data centre sites.
AI Tools Undermining Hiring Meritocracy Through Commitment Signal Collapse
Research reveals AI-generated applications and job postings destroying signalling mechanisms in recruitment, making hiring less meritocratic whilst increasing time waste for all parties.
