SHL survey: 24% of younger workers have been rebounded after AI replacement, 51% want a substantial raise
Key points
- 24% of younger workers have been rebounded after being replaced by AI; 36% say it happened to someone close to them.
- The survey covered 2,000+ employees in the U.S. and U.K.
- Among return conditions, 51% want a substantial pay rise, 42% job-security guarantees, and 40% clarity on AI's impact.
SHL's Talent Mobility at Work 2026 report found that 24% of younger workers have been rebounded after being replaced by AI, meaning they returned to their former roles, and 36% say it happened to someone close to them. The survey covered more than 2,000 employees in the U.S. and U.K. Among conditions for returning, 51% want a substantial pay rise, 42% want job-security guarantees, and 40% want clarity on AI's impact on their roles.
Original report: Canadian HR Reporter ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports.