Most Executives Say Ignoring AI Is a Bigger Threat to Your Career Than the Tech Itself
Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA) released the Kelly Global Re:work Report on Nov 12, 2025 showing a gap between executive optimism and worker experience with AI.
Key findings: 69% of executives say refusing AI is a bigger career threat than the tech; 59% would replace workers who resist; 47% of workers report time savings while 32% see no benefits; 80% of executives say implementation stalls from lack of team expertise.
The report urges closing gaps in technology, talent, and trust via training, demos, and feedback loops to align leadership and workforce outcomes.
Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA) ha pubblicato il Kelly Global Re:work Report il 12 novembre 2025, mostrando un divario tra ottimismo esecutivo e esperienza dei lavoratori con l'IA.
Principali risultati: il 69% degli executive afferma che rifiutare l'IA è una minaccia di carriera maggiore rispetto alla tecnologia; il 59% sostituirebbe i lavoratori che resistono; il 47% dei lavoratori riferisce risparmio di tempo mentre il 32% non ne vede benefici; l'80% degli executive afferma che l'implementazione rallenta a causa della mancanza di competenze nel team.
Il rapporto esorta a colmare i gap in tecnologia, talento e fiducia tramite formazione, dimostrazioni e cicli di feedback per allineare gli esiti tra leadership e forza lavoro.
Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA) publicó el Kelly Global Re:work Report el 12 de noviembre de 2025, mostrando una brecha entre el optimismo ejecutivo y la experiencia de los trabajadores con la IA.
Hallazgos clave: el 69% de los ejecutivos dice que negarse a la IA es una amenaza de carrera mayor que la tecnología; el 59% reemplazaría a los trabajadores que resisten; el 47% de los trabajadores reporta ahorro de tiempo mientras el 32% no ve beneficios; el 80% de los ejecutivos afirma que la implementación se estanca por la falta de experiencia del equipo.
El informe insta a cerrar las brechas en tecnología, talento y confianza a través de la formación, demostraciones y bucles de retroalimentación para alinear los resultados de la dirección y la fuerza laboral.
Kelly (나스닥: KELYA)가 2025년 11월 12일 Kelly Global Re:work Report를 발표하며 AI에 대한 경영진의 낙관과 직원 경험 사이의 격차를 보여주었다.
주요 발견: 경영진의 69%가 AI를 거부하는 것이 기술보다 더 큰 경력 위협이라고 말하며; 59%는 저항하는 직원들을 대체하겠다; 47%의 직원이 시간 절약을 보고하는 반면 32%는 혜택이 없다고 평가한다; 80%의 경영진은 팀의 전문지식 부족으로 구현이 정체된다고 말한다.
보고서는 기술, 인재, 신뢰의 격차를 줄일 것을 촉구하며, 교육, 시연, 피드백 루프를 통해 리더십과 노동력 간의 결과를 맞추라고 한다.
Kelly (Nasdaq : KELYA) a publié le Kelly Global Re:work Report le 12 novembre 2025, montrant un fossé entre l'optimisme des cadres et l'expérience des travailleurs avec l'IA.
Principales conclusions : 69% des dirigeants disent que refuser l'IA est une menace de carrière plus importante que la technologie ; 59% remplaceraient les travailleurs qui résistent ; 47% des travailleurs signalent un gain de temps tandis que 32% n'en voient pas les avantages ; 80% des dirigeants affirment que la mise en œuvre est ralentie par le manque d'expertise de l'équipe.
Le rapport appelle à combler les écarts en technologie, talent et confiance par la formation, des démonstrations et des boucles de retour d'information pour aligner les résultats entre le leadership et la main-d'œuvre.
Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA) veröffentlichte am 12.11.2025 den Kelly Global Re:work Report, der eine Kluft zwischen dem Optimismus der Führungsebene und der Erfahrung der Arbeitnehmer mit KI zeigt.
Zentrale Erkenntnisse: 69% der Führungskräfte sagen, dass die Ablehnung von KI eine größere Karrierebedrohung darstellt als die Technologie; 59% würden resistierende Arbeitnehmer ersetzen; 47% der Arbeitnehmer berichten Zeitersparnis, während 32% keine Vorteile sehen; 80% der Führungskräfte geben an, dass die Implementierung aufgrund mangelnder Team-Expertise ins Stocken gerät.
Der Bericht fordert, Lücken in Technologie, Talent und Vertrauen durch Schulungen, Demonstrationen und Feedback-Schleifen zu schließen, um Führung und Belegschaft auf Outcomes auszurichten.
Kelly (بورصة ناسداك: KELYA) أصدر تقرير Kelly Global Re:work في 12 نوفمبر 2025، مبيّناً فجوة بين تفاؤل المدراء التنفيذيين وتجربة العمال مع الذكاء الاصطناعي.
النتائج الرئيسية: يقول 69% من التنفيذيين إن رفض الذكاء الاصطناعي يمثل تهديداً وظيفياً أكبر من التقنية؛ 59% سيستبدلون العمال الذين يقاومون؛ 47% من العمال يشيرون إلى توفير في الوقت بينما 32% لا يرون أية فوائد؛ 80% من التنفيذيين يقولون إن التنفيذ يتعثر بسبب نقص خبرة الفريق.
يحث التقرير على تقليل الفجوات في التكنولوجيا والمواهب والثقة من خلال التدريب والعروض وتكرار التغذية المرتدة لضمان توافق نتائج القيادة والجهود العمالية.
- 69% of executives view refusing AI as career threat
- 59% of executives would replace workers resisting AI
- 80% of executives report a skills gap stalling AI implementation
- 47% of workers report time savings from AI (fewer than half)
- 32% of workers say they are not seeing AI benefits
- User adoption and vendor/data hurdles slow deployment
Kelly® Global Re:work Report shows adoption stalls without trust, training, defined benefits for workers
TROY, Mich., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senior executives across industries view acquiring AI skills as essential to long-term career success while many employees remain unconvinced, according to a new survey from leading specialty talent solutions provider Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB).
The Kelly Global Re:work Report reveals nearly seven in ten executives (
Executives say AI should free up time for employees to focus on high-value tasks like collaboration, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing. However, fewer than half of workers (
“Our survey reveals a disconnect between how leaders and their employees perceive the current impact of AI on work and careers,” Kelly CEO Chris Layden said. “While leaders view AI as a smart upgrade, talent is split on whether it delivers the promised benefits or threatens their jobs. Our research shows companies can only realize the full value of AI when people understand why it matters to the business, are trained to use the technology, and trust that it benefits their own roles.”
Nearly all organizations are utilizing AI in some form while facing technical challenges, security concerns, and slow user adoption, according to the Kelly survey. Executives cite vendor integration and data hurdles but also acknowledge a skills gap. The report finds workers need more support to translate AI tools into better outcomes.
The Kelly analysis urges employers to close three interconnected gaps: in technology, talent, and trust. To close these gaps, Kelly recommends that organizations connect AI fluency to career development, address fears directly with hands-on demos that illustrate how AI helps talent succeed, and implement feedback loops to align leadership optimism with worker experience.
“AI is changing how work gets done. Faster workflows, data-driven decisions, and cost savings are just the beginning. But the disconnect between how leaders and talent experience the technology puts workforce stability and business performance at risk. It’s time to close that gap,” Layden said. “Leaders should model how they leverage AI in their own roles, foster a culture where AI-powered problem solving is encouraged, and outline how acquiring AI skills will strengthen both the business and individual career opportunities.”
About the Report
The Kelly Global Re:work Report is based on proprietary surveys of more than 6,000 professionals across industries, roles, and regions. Researchers classified professionals into two groups: executives with a job title of manager, senior manager, department head, director, vice president, or C-suite; and workers who hold individual contributor roles at their organizations. View the full report at KellyRework.com.
About Kelly®
Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work. Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we have become experts in the many industries and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect more than 400,000 people with work every year. Our suite of outsourcing and consulting services ensures companies have the people they need, when and where they are needed most. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we empower businesses and individuals to access limitless opportunities in industries such as science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy. Revenue in 2024 was
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