As organizations adopt AI to automate entry-level tasks, Deloitte research highlights a “broken skills ladder” where fewer entry-level hires lead to diminished opportunities for workers to develop expertise over time. This shift risks long-term shortages of proficient, experienced talent, emphasizing the need for public sector involvement to rebuild pathways that support skill development and expertise growth.
AI Is Changing Work. It Might Also Be Limiting How Expertise Is Built
