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The future of professionals

At ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ, we empower our customers with insights and solutions to thrive in a changing landscape — our third annual study reveals how professionals are shaping their industries’ future with AI
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The future isn’t just about whether organizations should be adopting AI — it’s about how they can do so strategically to get the most benefit from advanced technology.

Steve Hasker
President and CEO, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ
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Impact of AI on the future of professionals

Transformational impact

Most (80%) respondents believe AI will have a high or even transformational impact on their work over the next five years; 38% expect to see those changes in their organization this year.

Jagged edge of AI adoption

Nearly half (46%) of organizations have invested in new AI-powered technology in the last 12 months, and 30% of professionals are now using AI regularly to start or edit their work.

AI strategy is key

Just 22% of organizations have a visible AI strategy — but those that do are 3.5 times as likely to be seeing a return on investment (ROI) compared to those with no significant plans.

Modern professionals

More than half (55%) of professionals have either experienced significant changes in their work in the past year or anticipate major shifts in the coming year.

AI adoption pays

Survey respondents predict that AI will save them five hours weekly or about 240 hours in the next year, for an average annual value of $19,000 per professional.

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Future of Professionals Report 2025

We are deeply committed to understanding how the evolving landscape shapes the professionals we serve, the industry, and society as a whole. As transformation accelerates, we remain focused on delivering insights and solutions that empower success — today and into the future.

Now in its third year, we’ve expanded our 2025 version of this critical research to survey 2,275 professionals and C-level corporate executives from over 50 countries. This level of scrutiny enables us to understand how AI continues to shape the way professionals work, the work they do, and what it takes to get ahead. This year, respondents report that increased efficiency, productivity, and cost savings top the list of benefits that professionals attribute to AI, making it indispensable for organizations facing rapid change.

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