👉 Tax
👉 Death
👉 Change
And yet, it’s change that often causes the greatest anxiety from what I see especially in the workplace.
A recent article by Sam Birchall in Times2 explored the growing fear employees have about AI — which resonated with me.
Key points that stood out to me:
➡️ Over half of employees believe AI will harm their job security (KPMG)
➡️ Leaders in AI predict entry-level white-collar roles could disappear within 18 months
➡️ “AI doesn’t need to replace people to cause strain. The perception alone influences behaviour.” – Dr Brittany Stratton, Arden University
➡️ “Failing to recognise the impact of AI on the workforce can become a liability.” – Hannah Mahon, Eversheds
Sam’s conclusion, for me, was spot on:
‘Reducing harm and fear comes down to proactive engagement, clear communication, and positioning AI as a tool — not a threat.’
For organisations, that’s practical and achievable.
But what about us as individuals? What can we do?
Here are a few things that genuinely help:
💥 Challenge your thinking — what evidence do you have that supports your fear?
💥 Ask for clarity — what’s really changing, and how? Feelings are not facts.
💥 Strengthen your mental resilience — even short, intentional breaks and positive distractions (two minutes is enough!) can reduce pressure enabling clear thinking.
The truth is simple: We fear what we don’t understand.
AI isn’t going anywhere. The real question is — how will you choose to work with it rather than against it?
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