The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) released its 2025 Jobs at Risk Report, which revealed that 19.2 million jobs in the U.S. are at high or very high risk of being replaced by automation.
As technology continues to transform industries, SHRM is urging companies to implement its AI+HI=ROI strategy, which combines artificial intelligence with human expertise to create a workforce that can adapt to ongoing changes.
Automation’s impact is particularly high in business and financial operations, where 19.9% of jobs are at risk. In contrast, life sciences show a lower risk at 4.7%. Jobs in blue-collar, service, and administrative support roles face higher displacement risks compared to other positions. Industries like finance, insurance, and manufacturing face some of the greatest disruptions due to automation.
The report proves that businesses need to act quickly and invest in reskilling programs for workers in roles at risk of automation. According to the report, 12.6% of jobs are at high or very high risk, making reskilling and upskilling initiatives crucial for helping employees transition into new opportunities.
HR leaders should use these insights to develop strategies that position their organizations for continued success in the face of technological change. The AI+HI=ROI strategy promotes reskilling and upskilling by identifying roles most at risk and offering targeted training to help employees remain competitive. It also encourages businesses to integrate AI into their workforce management while ensuring that human intelligence guides decisions.
The report calls for swift action, urging organizations to start planning now for the future of work.
