Aparna Nair, IBM's chief talent, leadership & culture officer, emphasizes that as AI reshapes the workplace, particularly for entry-level roles, college students and new workers must focus on building critical thinking and judgment skills. She notes that traditionally, judgment was developed through hands-on work, but with AI taking over many tasks, validating AI inputs now helps in building this skill. An IBM survey found that 57% of chief human resources officers consider critical thinking vital, while 48% value judgment under uncertainty, highlighting a gap with employees' perceptions.