‘The world of work is changing fast': Barely any workers think their job is safe as worries about AI refuse to go away

AI model distillation.

• New data reveals that most workers fear AI’s potential impact on their jobs
• Employees who feel secure in their roles are more productive and engaged
• Employers must prioritize communication and invest in training and upskilling

New data from ADP’s People at Work 2026 report, which covers more than 39,000 working adults from 36 markets, confirms that most workers are still highly concerned about AI’s impact on their jobs, even though today’s tangible impacts are relatively minimal.