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\u201cAI is already embedded in most workplaces, and the disruptions it brings to jobs and recruitment will only grow from here,\u201d <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Sydney (Australia), November 25, 2025-BNN Web Staff- Australians are finding it increasingly difficult to change jobs, with the national job mobility rate dropping steadily over the past three years. Economists warn that the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into workplaces may bring even greater disruption, making it harder for workers to transition into new roles.<\/p>\n

The Grattan Institute has urged the federal government to start preparing for upcoming labour market shocks by considering stronger safety measures, such as enhanced unemployment support, unemployment insurance schemes, and the option for workers to access superannuation early if they lose their jobs.<\/p>\n

One worker feeling the pressure is hairdresser Emma Lawson, a single mother who has run her own salon for 16 years. Seeking a less physically demanding and better-paying role, she has spent months applying for jobs in customer service, sales, and council services \u2014 but has faced repeated rejections.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really believed my business experience gave me valuable transferable skills,\u201d Emma said. \u201cBut the constant knockbacks have been incredibly discouraging.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emma suspects that AI screening systems may be filtering out applicants who lack direct experience, making career shifts harder. \u201cAlgorithms don\u2019t always see the whole person. A r\u00e9sum\u00e9 doesn\u2019t show the real capabilities someone brings,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Despite the emotional and financial strain, Emma remains motivated to push forward, determined to show her daughter that starting over is possible and worthwhile.<\/p>\n

Grattan Institute economist Trent Wiltshire said Australia needs to prepare now for significant changes ahead. \u201cAI is already embedded in most workplaces, and the disruptions it brings to jobs and recruitment will only grow from here,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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