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Business Leaders Report 2025

Working with
your people
to deploy AI
successfully.

Employees are ready to work with AI, but are IT&D leaders giving them the skills to succeed?

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The Challenge: DO EMPLOYEES TRULY UNDERSTAND AI?

55%

0%
of workers expect AI agents in their workflow within 12 months.

The #1 barrier to acclerating digital transformation is technology and digital skills scarcity.

Despite rapid AI adoption across industries, the vast majority of employees have not received the training, tools, or support they need to succeed in an AI-augmented workplace. But, people are increasingly receptive to collaborating with AI agents.

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What the data reveals: EMPLOYEES LACK DIRECTION
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71%

of workers agree that their knowledge of AI has gone beyond the level of training that their employer offers.

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34%

of organizations don’t have a policy on AI and leave it to employees to decide how to use AI at work.

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46%

of organizations do not have a responsible framework for AI deployment.

The organizations that will win with AI are those that bring their people along for the journey.

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The Solution

Accelerate AI adoption through
workforce collaboration.

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Step 01
AI Upskilling & Reskilling

Build AI fluency
across every level
of your organization.

A scarcity of skills risks limiting the success of your AI deployments. Help employees work with your AI systems by providing comprehensive training.

  • check_circle Role-specific AI learning tracks
  • check_circle Blended learning: digital + in-person coaching
  • check_circle Measurable skill progression & certification
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Step 02
AI Governance Framework

Establish clear
guardrails so AI
works responsibly.

Trust is the foundation of AI adoption. Build a framework that defines how AI will be used, who oversees it, and how decisions are made giving employees confidence to embrace new tools.

  • check_circle Ethical AI usage policies & guidelines
  • check_circle Transparent decision-making processes
  • check_circle Human oversight mechanisms built in
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Step 03
Job Redesign & Future of Work

Redesign roles so
humans and AI
thrive together.

41% of future-ready organizations involve employees in the design of their work that is being reshaped by AI. The goal isn't to replace people — it's to redesign jobs so AI handles repetitive tasks while your people focus on creativity, judgment, and relationships.

  • check_circle AI-human workflow mapping & redesign
  • check_circle New KPIs for human + AI collaboration
  • check_circle Change management & cultural alignment
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Reflect

Ask yourself
these questions.

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How do we ensure we upskill our people in parallel with AI deployments?

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Do you have a clear AI strategy that your entire leadership team is aligned on?

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What guidance have we given our people on how we should use AI in our organization?

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Are we benefiting from the insights and advice of our people as their work is redesigned?

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Business Leaders Report 2025

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  • insights Global data from 6,000+ business leaders across 25 markets
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  • assignment Actionable frameworks for skills, governance and job redesign
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