Korn Ferry: 77% of Leaders See Skills Gaps Outweighing Talent Shortages in 2027

• Korn Ferry's October 22, 2026, report projects AI and capability gaps will reshape hiring and workforce development in 2027.
• Capability gaps will outweigh talent shortages, according to 77% of leaders surveyed; 78% see too few workers prepared for future work.
• AI agents will take over routine tasks, 63% expect; 40% plan to maintain entry-level hiring with greater emphasis on higher-value work.
• Skills-based work organization is expected by 65% of respondents; 66% plan heavy investment in reskilling.
• Skilled manual and technical labor shortages are anticipated by 65%; 64% expect greater AI disruption in knowledge work than frontline work.

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