This is the impact that AI will have on entry-level work and development

As AI continues to automate routine tasks, some progressive organizations are shifting early-career roles to handle complex work that requires judgment. As a result, junior employees need to navigate ambiguity and deliver higher-impact outputs much earlier in their careers. But most organizations haven’t tailored their development approaches to match these new expectations. According to a September 2025 survey by Gartner, learning and development leaders say that investment in early-career…