AI disruption anxiety intensifies stress and job insecurity for SMEs
Published on: Nov. 24, 2025, 7:48 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The research also highlights the role of AI as a job demand within the Job Demands–Resources model. AI awareness increases the cognitive load placed on executives, raising concerns about their ability to keep up, lead effectively, and maintain control over their tasks. This demand drains psychological resources and directly contributes to burnout. For policymakers and business owners, this finding signals that digital transformation programs must be paired with stronger psychological support structures to avoid long-term harmful effects on leadership sustainability.
