The Paradox of Progress: AI Adoption, Workforce Restructuring, and Global Employment Trends in the Digital Era

Author(s)	Dr. Aelyamma P J, Dr. G N Prakash, Dr. Vince Thomas Thomas, Ms. Savitha M A
Country	India
Abstract	Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across global industries, promising efficiency, productivity, and innovation. However, this digital acceleration has also precipitated an unsettling paradox—while AI adoption surges, large-scale layoffs are simultaneously occurring across major corporations. Drawing from recent global data on workforce reductions, corporate AI investment trends, and cross-sectoral earnings differences, this study explores the complex relationship between AI-driven innovation and employment restructuring. The findings indicate that while AI integration enhances organizational productivity and profitability, it also necessitates significant realignment of human resources, disproportionately affecting administrative and middle-management roles. The study underscores the urgent need for adaptive reskilling policies, ethical AI governance, and equitable labour transition frameworks to mitigate job displacement and ensure sustainable technological progress.
Keywords	Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Restructuring, Technological Unemployment, Organisational Change, Digital Economy
Field	Computer Applications
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-29
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61810
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbdr66

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