A survey of senior biz executives reveals that 41 percent expect to have a smaller workforce in five years due to the implementation of AI technologies.
The research from staffing provider and recruitment agency Adecco Group found a “buy mindset” around AI, which “could exacerbate skills scarcity and create a two-speed workforce.”
The figure is highest in Germany and France, where 49 percent of respondents say their company will employ fewer people in five years because of AI.
Seventy-eight percent of respondents say GenAI will play a “critical role in providing upskilling and development opportunities.”
"While there is no denying that commercial interest in AI has been driven by its ability to reduce headcounts, the disruption will be a positive one – these industries have been suffering from decades-long skills crises, short on talent due to the high barriers to entry.
“Robotic engineers, data governors, drug discovery analysts – these are the jobs tomorrow that rely on AI,” she told us.
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A survey of senior biz executives reveals that 41 percent expect to have a smaller workforce in five years due to the implementation of AI technologies.
The research from staffing provider and recruitment agency Adecco Group found a “buy mindset” around AI, which “could exacerbate skills scarcity and create a two-speed workforce.”
The figure is highest in Germany and France, where 49 percent of respondents say their company will employ fewer people in five years because of AI.
Seventy-eight percent of respondents say GenAI will play a “critical role in providing upskilling and development opportunities.”
"While there is no denying that commercial interest in AI has been driven by its ability to reduce headcounts, the disruption will be a positive one – these industries have been suffering from decades-long skills crises, short on talent due to the high barriers to entry.
“Robotic engineers, data governors, drug discovery analysts – these are the jobs tomorrow that rely on AI,” she told us.
The original article contains 438 words, the summary contains 161 words. Saved 63%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!