In 2025, 17 percent of UK employers intended to reduce their headcount in the next year due to AI use, compared with six percent who expect to see an increase in staff for the same reason. Public sector organizations are expected to be the most heavily impacted, with one in five expecting a reduced headcount due to AI use.Â
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CIPD. (November 10, 2025). Impact of artificial intelligence (AI) use on employee headcount in the next twelve months for organizations in the United Kingdom as of 2025 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1659825/uk-ai-impact-on-employee-headcount/
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