Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how organisations hire, develop and advance talent and this is most visible at entry level. Globally, more than one in three young workers are employed in occupations with medium to high exposure to AI-driven task change. How these roles evolve will have significant implications for organisational performance, workforce participation and economic mobility.

This report, informed by insights from global stakeholders and workforce leaders across industries, examines the impact of AI on entry-level work and identifies priorities for safeguarding and reinventing early-career pathways. It introduces a framework centered on four dimensions: job access, job design, talent pipelines and education system alignment. This framework is intended to help organisations, educators, workers and policymakers identify where strain is emerging and where deliberate action is needed.