Thomson Reuters has published the third edition of its Future of Professionals Report, drawing on insights from a global online survey of 2,275 professionals.
The 2025 edition explores key themes such as the uneven pace of AI adoption and the challenge of bridging the gap between technology and business.
“This year’s report highlights a new divide among organisations: those that adopt an AI strategy and those that do not,” said Steve Hasker, President and Chief Executive Officer for Thomson Reuters.
Visible AI strategies more likely to drive success
As the report notes, organisations with a visible AI strategy are more likely to report growth, either directly or indirectly, compared to those taking an informal approach.
They are also 3.5 times more likely to realise critical benefits from AI than those with no significant plans in place.
Yet despite these advantages, only 22% say their organisation has a visible, defined AI strategy. Without a clear plan that aligns AI with business priorities, these organisations risk falling behind.
How is AI shaping the future of work?
The Future of Professionals Report 2025 takes a closer look at how AI is transforming today’s workplace. As more companies adopt emerging technologies, employees are beginning to see the impact firsthand.
Notably, over half of respondents (53%) say their organisations are already experiencing at least one benefit from adopting AI.
Survey respondents also expect professionals using AI to save five hours per week within the next year – an increase from last year’s prediction of four hours.
According to the report, these time savings could unlock thousands of dollars in annual value per professional.
Digital transformation is also on the agenda for roughly half of professionals’ organisations in the year ahead. The split highlights a growing divide between companies embracing a digital-first approach and those falling behind.
Download your copy of the Future of Professionals Report 2025 by Thomson Reuters today.
