Employees are ready to work with AI, but are HR leaders ready to nurture them?
Leaders say the #1 talent risk to business growth is "workforce strategies that cannot keep up with the pace of disruption." The pressure is on, but so is the opportunity.
81%
of workers invest their own time outside of working hours to develop their skills.
74%
of workers have their own career plan, beyond their current employer.
99%
of workers who feel a strong sense of purpose at work every day plan to stay for the next 12 months.
The organizations that will win with AI are those that bring their people along for the journey.
Help employees find meaning in the change.
Workers say purpose comes from understanding how AI affects their role, seeing the bigger strategic picture, and having real growth opportunities. Give them all three.
check_circle Communicate AI's impact on roles clearly and early
check_circle Connect employees to company strategy
check_circle Create visible professional development pathways
Move from jobs to skills — and unlock true strategic value.
65% of future-ready organisations are shifting from a jobs-based to a skills-based approach, making HR a genuine partner to the business — not just a support function.
check_circle Map the skills your organization needs now and next
check_circle Identify gaps and build targeted development plans
check_circle Align hiring, mobility and L&D around skills, not job titles
Redeploy talent before you lose it.
72% of future-ready organizations plan to redeploy employees internally if their role is impacted by AI — compared to just 56% globally. Keeping great people means giving them somewhere to go.
check_circle Build clear internal mobility pathways
check_circle Match employees to emerging roles based on skills
check_circle Make internal moves as easy as external hires
Where does your organisation stand on AI readiness? Be honest, the answers point the way forward.
Can we do more to help our people grow their careers with us?
Do our people understand how their job and the company will be impacted by AI?
Do we have processes to retain talent in the business, even if their work is automated?
What is our vision for AI, and will it inspire our people?
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