Smarter Machines, Disappearing Careers? The Jobpocalypse Phenomenon: Paradoxes and Implications for HRD Theory, Research and Practice

Kousay Abid, Thomas Garavan, College of Business, University of Doha for Science and Technology, University College Cork

Human Resource Development Review

Published online on April 27, 2026

Abstract

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The future of work is being fundamentally reshaped with evidence indicating that AI is eliminating entry-level roles for graduates worldwide faster than organisations, organisational workforce development, and national human resource development (HRD) ...