Gartner forecasts 30% of AI-replaced employees will be rehired by 2029, at greater cost
Key points
- Gartner predicts about 30% of AI-replaced employees will be rehired by 2029, likely at greater cost
- Challenger data cites AI for over 120,000 US job cuts this year, about 21% of the total
- Careerminds and SHL surveys show some firms rehiring cut roles and replaced employees seeking different terms
Gartner predicts that about 30% of employees replaced by AI tools will be rehired by 2029, likely at greater cost. Challenger, Gray & Christmas data cited AI for over 120,000 US job cuts this year, about 21% of the total. A Careerminds study found 32.7% of firms had rehired 25%–50% of cut roles, while an SHL survey found 51% of replaced employees asked for different terms.
Tip: Before replacing roles with AI, employers can assess the cost and risk of rehiring.
What employers should do
- Tip: Assess the cost and risk of rehiring before replacing roles with AI
Original report: Human Resources Director ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports.