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AI Reliance Threatens Young Workers' Interpersonal Skills

3/29/2026

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Leena Rinne of Skillsoft says employees increasingly rely on AI for workplace communication, a trend called "socially offloading."
She warns this reliance may hinder the development of essential interpersonal skills.
As organizations cut middle management, mentorship suffers, leaving younger workers unprepared for workplace dynamics.
Tessa West of New York University (NYU) notes that reduced social interaction harms younger employees' negotiation and compromise skills, widening preparation gaps.

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Leena Rinne of Skillsoft says employees increasingly rely on AI for workplace communication, a trend called "socially offloading."
She warns this reliance may hinder the development of essential interpersonal skills.
As organizations cut middle management, mentorship suffers, leaving younger workers unprepared for workplace dynamics.
Tessa West of New York University (NYU) notes that reduced social interaction harms younger employees' negotiation and compromise skills, widening preparation gaps.