As if hiring and retaining skilled employees was not challenging enough during the pandemic and Great Resignation, companies now must integrate human talent needs with the coming automation boom. More than half of HR professionals anticipate that artificial intelligence will create new roles within their organization in the near future.

"In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics and evolving workplace dynamics, organizations face a multitude of challenges when it comes to hiring and retaining talent," according to new research from SHL, an HR technology and psychometric science company. "Digital transformation, together with the advancements in AI, is prompting organizations to upskill and reskill their workforce to stay competitive."

As automation and AI become increasingly pervasive, the nature of on-the-job tasks will continue to evolve. Organizations will shift toward hiring individuals who can adapt and who possess the skills needed to excel in evolving roles rather than solely relying on candidates with experience tailored to current job requirements.