PwC: Global employees concerned about economic volatility more than AI

What happened

The report found that, while the potential for AI to eliminate jobs is a perceived risk, the global workforce is more likely to fear the impact of instability on job security. The report found that, while the potential for AI to eliminate jobs is a risk, the global workforce is more likely to fear the impact of instability on job security.

Careers Image: © noel/Stock.adobe.com PwC: Global employees concerned about economic volatility more than AI by Laura Varley 29 Sep 2026 Save article The report found that, while the potential for AI to eliminate jobs is a perceived risk, the global workforce is more likely to fear the impact of instability on job security. Professional services firm PwC has published new global research exploring the latest workforce trends around ongoing challenges, issues with AI adoption and the pressures associated with growth.

What was discovered is that despite concerns around artificial intelligence’s threat to job security, contributing global employees believe economic volatility presents the greatest danger to their roles (57pc). The 2026 ‘Workforce Hopes and Fears’ survey collected data from nearly 50,000 globally dispersed employees, including 1,004 located in Ireland, to determine worker sentiment in an environment that is managing rapid change, rising workloads and increased pressure.

Key facts

• The report — found: that, while the potential for AI to eliminate jobs is a perceived risk, the global workforce is more likely to fear the impact of instability on job security
• The report — found: that, while the potential for AI to eliminate jobs is a risk, the global workforce is more likely to fear the impact of instability on job security