American Workers Anxious About Job Security in Face of Recession Fears and AI Growth in 2024
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85% of Americans fear losing their jobs in 2024 due to concerns about a potential recession or economic downturn resulting in workforce reductions.
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69% believe competition for jobs will increase in 2024, with 45% predicting fewer remote job openings. 78% fear job loss due to AI growth.
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62% expect the 2024 job market to be more stressful than previous years, with 40% predicting more job burnout.
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Lingering economic anxieties, cautious forecasts, and worries about technology, skills gaps, and mismatches are causing negative sentiments.
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To succeed, workers should keep updated resumes, upskill, network, monitor finances, increase savings, and explore gig economy opportunities.