Which Roles Will AI Replace—and Which Will It Empower? | New Article

December 18, 2025 – We are pleased to announce the release of a new strategic framework for navigating the AI labor transition: the "U-Curve of Value." Featuring key insights from Shinichiro (Shin) Nakamura, President of one to ONE Holdings (o2Oh), this model provides a practical roadmap for leaders to identify which roles AI will replace—and which it will empower. As organizations face an "AI tsunami," these insights offer a clear path to maximizing ROI through strategic reskilling and human-AI synergy.

Key Insights

Originally published in Employee Benefit News (EBN) under the title "How strategic reskilling can help employees keep pace with AI," the article outlines the following Key Insights:

• Move Beyond the "Middle": AI is most disruptive to repetitive, analysis-heavy tasks. Value is now concentrated at the curve’s peaks: Strategic Leadership and Complex Human Dexterity.

• Prioritize AI Aptitude: With 66% of leaders valuing AI proficiency over experience alone, the goal of reskilling is to foster seamless human-machine synergy.

• Focus on High-ROI Skills: Success depends on Data Literacy (acting on insights) and Critical Thinking—human strengths that machines cannot replicate.

The Path Forward

Thriving in the age of AI demands a fundamental shift in how we define professional value. By automating the "obsolete" middle, organizations can empower their workforce to focus on innovation and long-term growth.