Greg Shewmaker, CEO of r.Potential, emphasizes that current leaders will be the last to manage solely human workforces, underscoring the need for effective human-AI collaboration.

A recent report reveals that chief human resources officers (CHROs) anticipate a staggering 327% increase in agentic AI adoption over the next two years, which could lead to the redeployment of nearly 25% of employees.

Looking ahead, 80% of CHROs predict that humans and AI agents will collaborate within five years, highlighting the critical integration of digital labor into existing workforces.

Despite this projected growth, 36% of surveyed CHROs currently have no plans for AI agent adoption, indicating a significant divide in readiness for an AI-driven future.

Currently, 85% of organizations have yet to implement agentic AI, giving workers time to prepare and embark on necessary training.

Interestingly, 61% of CHROs expect to retain their current workforce in existing roles, while many employees may be reassigned to new positions within the organization.

The integration of AI agents is projected to yield a 30% increase in overall productivity and a 19% reduction in labor costs, equating to approximately $11,064 per employee based on OECD wage averages.

Nathalie Scardino, President and Chief People Officer at Salesforce, stresses the transformative impact of digital labor on productivity and the necessity for every industry to redesign jobs and reskill talent.

As the workforce adapts to this agentic economy, AI literacy emerges as the most crucial skill, with an increasing emphasis on soft skills like collaboration and adaptability.

Alarmingly, three out of four employees remain unaware of how AI agents could impact their roles, underscoring the need for effective communication from management about these changes.

Agentic AI, described as the 'next frontier' of artificial intelligence, is characterized by its ability to autonomously solve complex problems through advanced reasoning and planning.

While concerns about potential job losses due to agentic AI persist, experts like Marina Danilevsky from IBM suggest that AI will augment rather than fully replace human roles, emphasizing the necessity for human oversight in complex situations.