Survey:Six out of ten Romanian employees are worried about job stability until retirement

Six out of ten Romanian employees are concerned about job stability until retirement, with concerns being higher among women and people over 40, according to the latest survey conducted by Raiffeisen Bank in partnership with Appinio.The main fears are related to job loss and salary decline, given the current economic situation, but also to the impact of technological developments and artificial intelligence (AI). Approximately three out of ten Romanians expect AI and automation to lead to a reduction in the number of jobs."We see these effervescent changes not as obstacles, but as the most powerful levers for innovation and continuous progress. To strengthen our position as pioneers, we have launched development and specialization programs in digital and AI skills at Raiffeisen, so that each colleague can strengthen their skills, feel confident and be prepared to dominate the future labor market," said Irina Kubinschi, HR Director, Raiffeisen Bank Romania, quoted in a press release sent on Tuesday.According to the survey, the Romanian labor market remains one in which age can be both an asset and an obstacle, given that many employees feel the effect of age on their employment chances."The risk of being fired for this reason is mentioned by 2 out of 10 respondents. The evolution of artificial intelligence and technology are also reasons for concern for 30% of Romanians, who expect the human workforce to be replaced by artificial intelligence or by the automation of certain jobs. The biggest fears, however, remain the decrease in salaries (54% of responses) and job loss (49%), determined by the current economic situation, followed by the impact of technological evolution," the said survey reveals.It also shows that artificial intelligence is perceived as both an opportunity and a threat for Romanians over 35 years old. Men are more likely (20%) to believe that AI will not have a significant impact on the job market, while 30% of respondents aged 35 to 45 expect a decrease in the number of jobs due to automation. Employees see the solution in acquiring new skills, retraining and identifying activities that can be developed alongside technology. In this sense, digital training and professional retraining programs are becoming priorities, so that the future of the workplace is protected, not threatened, by the evolution of AI.The research was conducted at a national level, using the CAWI method, on a sample of 800 people, between July and August 2025.Raiffeisen Bank, a top universal bank with solid capitalization and liquidity, operates on the Romanian banking market, serving approximately 2.3 million clients, individuals and legal entities.