Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan AI Layoffs Accelerate, Worker Anxiety Surges, and the Future of Jobs Splits in Two
Nov 26, 2025
The discussion highlights significant job cuts by companies like Clifford Chance and HP as they pivot towards AI integration. Worker anxiety reaches alarming levels, reflecting fears about job security amid automation. A report predicts millions of low-skilled roles will vanish, further widening inequality. Interestingly, McKinsey suggests that while AI will reshape workflows, human skills remain essential. Moreover, Las Vegas faces a staggering prospect with up to 95% of hospitality jobs at risk of becoming automated, reshaping the workforce landscape.
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Middle Layer Of Work Is Melting Away
- AI is dissolving the middle layer of corporate operations, shrinking roles like HR generalists and finance analysts.
- Organizations will become flatter and more dependent on specialists plus AI systems.
AI Rewrites Hardware Economics
- AI transforms hardware companies from selling boxes to selling AI ecosystems and agent-driven workflows.
- Success will hinge on shifting engineering hours into personalized AI experiences and autonomous diagnostics.
Worker Anxiety And A Programmer's Struggle
- A Harris poll found 73% of Americans believe no job is secure, and Gen Z feels most anxious.
- Jacob Morgan recalls a 55-year-old programmer who sent 50 resumes with no replies and felt harmed by AI.
