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“Executives see the growing AI talent gap as a major roadblock to innovation, limiting businesses’ ability to scale and compete in an AI-driven world,” said Sarah Elk, Americas head of AI, Insights, and Solutions at Bain & Company, in a statement.
“Companies navigating this increasingly competitive hiring landscape need to take action now, upskilling existing teams, expanding hiring strategies, and rethinking ways to attract and retain AI talent.”
Upskilling is also the focus of organisations in LinkedIn’s APAC-focused report, where 78.3% of the respondents ranked helping employees build new skills as a top priority for them in 2025.
Among the top skills that they are prioritising include AI skills (73.5%) as well as communication and collaboration (77%).
“As technology, especially AI, reshapes the workforce, businesses and HR leaders must keep people at the heart of their talent strategies,” said Sumita Tandon, HR director, APAC, LinkedIn, in a statement. “The companies that will thrive are those that embed a culture of continuous upskilling and reskilling, ensuring employees are prepared for the future.”