As automation and generative AI rapidly reshape the workplace, HR professionals face new opportunities and challenges. This quiz is designed to help you assess how exposed your current HR role is to job displacement risk from emerging technologies. Use your results to inform your workforce planning and professional development strategies.
For each question, select the answer that best describes your current role and situation.
Results and Next Steps
High Risk
Your role is highly exposed to automation and AI displacement. Consider proactive upskilling, seeking roles with strong nontechnical barriers, and discussing future-proofing strategies with leadership.
But before you panic, note that SHRM’s Automation, Generative AI, and Job Displacement Risk in HR Employment found that overall, 9.3% of HR employment is at higher risk of job displacement. While that number is slightly higher than all U.S. employment, which SHRM found to be at about 6%, it still represents a small number of jobs within HR.
Want to explore more of the nuances of SHRM’s research? Check out the full report on AI displacement risk for HR jobs. Ready to explore more or build your skills? Check out the resources below.
Medium Risk
You face moderate exposure to AI displacement. Continue to build your skills and knowledge on effective uses of AI in HR. In addition, focus on developing interpersonal and judgment-based skills, and participate enthusiastically in organizational change initiatives.
But before you panic, note that SHRM’s Automation, Generative AI, and Job Displacement Risk in HR Employment found that overall, 9.3% of HR employment is at higher risk of job displacement. While that number is slightly higher than all U.S. employment, which SHRM found to be at about 6%, it still represents a small number of jobs within HR.
Want to explore more of the nuances of SHRM’s research? Check out the full report on AI displacement risk for HR jobs. Ready to explore more or build your skills? Check out the resources below.
Low Risk
Your role is currently shielded from displacement due to strong nontechnical barriers or limited automation. It never hurts to remain adaptable to future changes, however. Work on building your skills and knowledge on effective uses of AI in HR.
SHRM’s Automation, Generative AI, and Job Displacement Risk in HR Employment found that overall, 9.3% of HR employment is at higher risk of HR displacement. While that number is slightly higher than all U.S. employment, which SHRM found to be at about 6%, it still represents a small number of jobs within HR.
Want to explore more of the nuances of SHRM’s research report, Automation, Generative AI, and Job Displacement Risk in HR Employment? Check out the full report. Ready to explore more or build your skills? Check out the resources below.
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