The majority of C-suite and talent leaders globally view AI and HR technologies advancements positively, according to a report by Randstad Enterprise.

The report found that AI is empowering a more ‘purposeful and satisfying’ work experience with 84% of talent leaders finding that robots and machine learning are alleviating mundane tasks, giving knowledge workers more time to focus on engaging, fulfilling work and driving innovation.

Randstad Enterprise also found that 83% of firms have adopted or are shifting to skills-based talent management, prioritising skills over traditional roles. Furthermore, 78% of organisations recognise the business benefits of equity efforts, with 89% integrating equity into their talent strategies—a 13-point rise from last year.

Acknowledging AI’s growing impact on the workforce, 82% of employers are actively training affected workers to help them retain their jobs and explore new opportunities. However, this does contrast with what talent have reported: in the last six months, 33% of workers say they have seen an increase in training opportunities.

Most talent leaders (87%) say their talent strategies are now more focused on building a truly agile workforce than ever before.

The research also found that demand for flexibility is driving new work arrangements: In response to the evolving talent landscape, 46% of talent leaders are prioritising the creation of a more fluid and flexible workforce. This aligns with Randstad’s Workmonitor finding that 31% of workers would quit a job if it didn’t provide enough flexibility.

Meanwhile, neurodivergent talent was found to be poised to thrive with the help of AI.

It is predicted that by 2027, 20% of the Fortune 500 will actively recruit neurodivergent talent to enhance performance. This aligns with Randstad’s research: 89% of talent leaders embed inclusion within their strategies, and 43% have adjusted recruitment processes to better support talent of all backgrounds.

Similarly, additional Randstad research finds that 55% of talent with disabilities use AI for workplace problem-solving, compared to just 39% of non-disabled peers.

“The last decade has been a period of disruption unlike any other, and talent leaders have played a critical role in navigating organizations through global crises and shifting expectations,” Mike Smith, Chief Executive at Randstad Enterprise, said in a press release. “The future demands that they reimagine work in the age of AI, balancing ethical applications and optimal efficiencies while developing and upskilling the workforce to reach its greatest potential.”