Almost half (47%) of Irish workers say they are considering new career paths, as AI shapes the future of work, Microsoft Ireland study finds

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Almost half (47%) of Irish workers are considering new career paths due to AI's impact on the future of work, according to Microsoft Ireland's 2026 Work Trend Index. The study highlights that 75% of workers believe broad skills will become more valuable, and 65% expect greater demand for flexible skills as fixed roles decline. While workers are rapidly adopting AI, employers are lagging in providing adequate training, tools, and leadership to support AI integration and employee development.

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All articles from 11 September 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.