The conversation around AI and jobs has evolved significantly from the early panic-driven headlines about mass automation. While some displacement has occurred, particularly in routine, process-driven roles, the reality is more nuanced than the apocalyptic predictions suggested. What we’re witnessing instead is a fundamental shift in how work gets done, with AI serving as a powerful amplifier of human capability rather than a wholesale replacement.

When the Salesforce Administrator approached the hiring manager with an urgent request – “We need a developer to build some custom solutions for the Q3 rollout” – the decision seemed straightforward enough. Post the position, screen candidates, make a hire.