As artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies rapidly transform the workplace, employers face a critical question: Are their teams ready for what’s next? In many industries, the answer is “not yet.” While companies embrace digital transformation, many employees remain underprepared to work alongside advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) that change monthly or even weekly. It presents a strategic challenge for company leaders and a significant opportunity: By closing the AI and tech skills gap from within, organizations can improve performance, retain talent, and future-proof their workforce.
Recent data underscore the urgency. Although around half of employees participated in work-related training last year, only 12.2% reported receiving AI-specific instruction.
Click here to read our HR Insights article that explores the challenges of AI-related skill gaps and offers practical strategies for upskilling employees in today’s evolving digital landscape.
