In partnership with futurist Tracey Follows, its research found that 36% of workers are concerned about the impact of technological changes and what they might mean for them, and over a quarter (27%) feel they can’t keep up with the pace of change.
Deskless or transport workers were most likely to feel a loss of control over their futures, with 31% worried about the impact of AI on their jobs.
Half of respondents to VMO2’s survey aged under 50 do not know what job they will be doing in 20 years, and this rises to 66% for deskless retail workers, and 63% for transport and storage workers. Fifty-three per cent of frontline workers would like more communication from managers on how their jobs might change.
