Gen Z face ‘job-pocalypse’ as global firms prioritise AI over new hires, report says

A recent study by the British Standards Institution reveals that young people entering the workforce are facing a 'job-pocalypse' as global firms increasingly prioritize artificial intelligence over hiring new employees. With a quarter of bosses believing that entry-level tasks can be automated to cut costs, this trend raises concerns about the future job market for Gen Z. The shift towards automation not only threatens job opportunities for young workers but also highlights the growing skills gap that businesses are trying to address.