A new survey by Irish recruitment firm FRS Recruitment indicates that almost 50% of workers in Ireland anticipate their jobs will be impacted or replaced by artificial intelligence.
The findings, published in the firm's 2026 Employment Insights Report, highlight a deepening anxiety among the workforce regarding the pace of technological adoption in the labor market.
The report suggests that while AI integration is accelerating, employee confidence in navigating this transition remains fragile.
This sentiment aligns with broader regional trends, where business groups have previously warned that a significant majority of roles will require substantial reskilling to remain viable in an AI-driven economy.
The data points to a structural shift in the Irish labor market, where the demand for technical adaptability is outpacing current workforce readiness.
For employers, the implications are clear: retention strategies must increasingly focus on upskilling and continuous learning to mitigate the risk of talent displacement.