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AI is changing jobs. Ask where yours is going.

Today's discussion is about changing tasks, not just cutting roles. Training belongs in that conversation.

By Lizzie May · Published 3 November 2026 · 1 minute read

A new report from Withers looks at how employers are using AI to redesign work. Routine tasks can be automated, while judgement, checking and working with people become more important. That does not tell us what will happen to your particular job.

Before you panic, ask something useful: which parts of my role are changing, and what training will I get? Learn one approved tool for a task you already do. Check its output and keep a note of the difference it makes.

You do not need to become a software engineer overnight. You do need a clearer picture than office rumours.

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