New McKinsey & Company research highlights a critical gap between employee readiness for AI and organizational support. Employees want to adopt AI, but organizations are slow to offer training. Here's what the data reveals:
- The Workforce is Ready: 3x more employees are using AI than leaders realize, with over 70% saying AI will impact their work within 2 years. Millennials, in particular, show strong AI aptitude.
- But Organizations Are Lagging: Only 1% of companies have reached AI maturity, and nearly half of employees want more formal training. 46% of leaders recognize skill gaps as a major barrier.
- The Economic Stakes Are High: 92% of companies plan to increase AI investments, with 87% of executives expecting revenue growth within 3 years.
Quotes from the report emphasize AI’s growing impact on productivity and the necessity for proper training to maximize its potential. CEOs are already seeing efficiencies, increased revenue, and profitability from GenAI.
Key Takeaway: AI training is essential—and it needs to be the right kind, not just handing over tools.
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