2024
The gap between AI investments and worker readiness
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AI isn’t on the way—it’s already here.
81% of executives have formally deployed or plan to formally deploy AI tools and technologies. But to stay competitive, organizations need more than AI technology.
We surveyed 1,200 executives and IT professionals to better understand the impact of AI and how orgs can prepare for the future.
Our main finding? Even as organizations accelerate AI adoption, the majority don’t understand what, if any, AI skills their employees possess or have an upskilling strategy to develop them.
Are orgs deploying AI technologies?
55%
Plan to formally deploy AI
25%
Don’t plan to formally deploy AI
20%
Already formally deployed AI
*Note: AI-related technologies include machine learning, automation, generative AI, etc.
Pluralsight AI skills report
Get the lowdown on the current AI landscape, how it’s impacting orgs, and what you need to do to drive lasting value with your AI investments.
Organizations are already seeing the benefits of AI implementation
Among the organizations that have already deployed AI technologies, 97% have benefited from them, citing increased productivity and efficiency, improved customer service, and reduced human error.
Benefits of using AI for organizations
The AI skills gap impedes long-term success
But AI adoption only takes organizations so far. 90% of executives don’t completely understand their team’s AI skill and proficiency. And while 81% of IT professionals feel confident they can integrate AI into their roles right now, only 12% have significant experience working with AI.
Until leaders understand the skills their teams have, they won’t be able to develop the skills they need to leverage their AI technology as a competitive differentiator.
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Boosting worker readiness with AI skills
95% of executives and 94% of IT practitioners believe AI initiatives will fail without staff who can effectively use these tools. On top of that, executives and IT professionals agree investing in talent, training, and culture is the top step organizations should take to prepare for emerging AI tools. Yet only 40% of organizations have formal structured AI training and instruction.
What orgs need to do to use AI technologies effectively
It’s clear what orgs need to do to close the skills gap and drive value from their AI investments: Upskill their people.
But this is easier said than done. Download the full report to learn more about the AI landscape and what you need to build an upskilling and AI strategy for long-term success.
About Pluralsight
Pluralsight helps organizations around the globe advance their tech workforce. We're the only partner who helps leaders build better teams and better products at the same time.
Pluralsight's upskilling and AI solutions help you create the talent you need, when you need it. Pluralsight Skills delivers expert-authored courses in the latest technologies paired with hands-on labs and sandboxes. Upskilling with Skills equips your team to execute on strategic investments that ultimately drive innovation, automation, and efficiency.
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