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Mercer's Global Talent Trends report finds employee thriving dropped from 66% in 2024 to 44% in 2026. Entry-level workers face the heaviest impact. Researchers coined "AI replacement dysfunction" (AIRD) for the resulting anxiety. Only 32% of CEOs believe humans and machines can optimally work together. The gap between "AI will create jobs" optimism and actual executive hiring plans keeps widening.
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