On Tuesday, WeWork and Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:UPWK) CEO said artificial intelligence (AI) is putting pressure on entry-level hiring for Gen Z workers, while companies increasingly shift toward freelance and AI-skilled labor.
AI Disrupts Entry-Level Hiring For Gen Z
Speaking at Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit, WeWork CEO John Santora said entry-level workers are facing growing challenges as AI reshapes hiring needs across industries.
“There’s no question that the entry-level hire is under pressure,” Santora said.
He added that business leaders have a responsibility to train younger talent for future leadership roles.
Santora continued, “AI is not going to provide empathy and leadership and mentoring and all those skills that you need to lead a company for a company to be successful.”
Upwork CEO Hayden Brown also acknowledged growing anxiety among workers but argued that some companies are overstating AI’s impact on jobs.
“The hype is real,” Brown said.
He added, “The fear-mongering is a real challenge because it does create a lot of …
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