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James Atkinson

Vice President of Thought Leadership at SHRM.

The growth of AI and automation does not automatically translate to widespread job displacement. Our research shows that while automation exposure increased over the past year, nontechnical factors continue to limit displacement risk across much of the labor market.

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James Atkinson, quoted in SHRM, “SHRM Research Finds AI and Automation Exposure Is Rising, but High Job Displacement Risk Remains Limited,” June 18, 2026.

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AI Verified Atkinson says AI and automation do not automatically cause widespread displacement and high displacement risk remains limited; this supports the claim. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Official SHRM release says displacement risk remains limited but does not assert net jobs created exceed jobs lost; recorded abstain is correct. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified SHRM’s June 18, 2026 release quotes James Atkinson verbatim and identifies him as SHRM VP of Thought Leadership. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 2mo ago

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The growth of AI and automation does not automatically translate to widespread job displacement. Our research shows that while automation exposure increased over the past year, nontechnical factors continue to limit displacement risk across much of t...

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