AI reshaping roles but 95% of job listings omit it: Report
Artificial intelligence is increasingly reshaping job roles, but the vast majority of job listings continue to make no reference to it, according to a new report by Indeed.
Data from the Indeed Hiring Lab stated that approximately 95 per cent of jobs posted on the platform do not mention AI skills or tools, despite the technology playing a growing role in workplace functions. The findings are based on a real-time analysis of millions of job listings and were detailed in the Global Labour Market and Workforce Trends Chartbook released in February 2026.
The report indicated that AI is contributing to a redesign of traditional job roles rather than leading to immediate and widespread job displacement. It highlighted that while cognitive roles, particularly those not reliant on physical or in-person interaction, are more exposed to AI, this does not necessarily translate into job losses.
Maggie Hulce, chief revenue officer at Indeed, stated during a Business Insider roundtable that employers are increasingly focused on enabling workers to collaborate effectively with AI systems rather than replacing them.
The report provided further detail on the extent of AI’s impact across roles. It stated that only around a quarter of jobs are highly transformable by generative AI, while approximately 40 per cent are expected to undergo hybrid transformation, where AI supports tasks but human oversight remains central. It also noted that less than 1 per cent of individual job skills can currently be fully automated using existing AI technologies.
The findings suggested that the future workforce will increasingly shift from performing repetitive tasks to managing and directing AI systems. More than 80 per cent of individuals already using AI tools reported saving at least one hour per day, enabling them to focus on higher-value and strategic activities.
Despite relatively low unemployment levels, hiring activity remains subdued across several sectors, particularly for entry-level roles. The report stated that technology companies that expanded aggressively following the COVID-19 pandemic are now recalibrating, resulting in fewer job openings and heightened expectations for immediate productivity from new hires.
It also highlighted that talent requirements are evolving more rapidly than traditional workforce planning cycles, creating challenges for employers attempting to align hiring strategies with emerging technological changes.
Overall, the Indeed report stated that while AI is expected to influence nearly all job categories globally, its impact is likely to be gradual and centred on augmenting human work rather than replacing it entirely.
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