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Korn Ferry Report: AI and Capability Gaps Will Reshape Talent in 2027

$KFYPress releaseOct 22, 2026, 9:00 AM ETRead the release

Korn Ferry published its annual 2027 Talent Trends Report, based on a survey of more than 1,300 talent and senior leaders across more than 75 countries. The research ranks adaptability as the top workforce skill for 2027, with 77% of leaders saying capability gaps will be a greater challenge than talent shortages and 63% expecting AI agents to take over routine tasks.

Key figures

Countries surveyed
more than 75
Survey respondents
more than 1,300 talent and senior leaders
Pct ai agents routine tasks
63%
Pct capability gaps greater challenge
77%

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