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UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise
Data Analytics

UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise

A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness
Artificial Intelligence

Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness

Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Global Stories

AI skills stories

Most HR leaders doubt managers' AI skills despite rising demand
Human Capital Management

Most HR leaders doubt managers' AI skills despite rising demand

Just 8% of HR leaders trust their managers have the skills to use AI effectively, despite rising employee performance demands linked to AI use, says Gartner.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
AI adoption grows in Australia & New Zealand but skills lag
Artificial Intelligence

AI adoption grows in Australia & New Zealand but skills lag

AI adoption is rising fast in Australia and New Zealand, but most workers lack training, hindering businesses from realising true benefits of the technology.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay
Artificial Intelligence

Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay

Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
What the 90s taught us about ERP: A legacy of failure
Data Analytics

What the 90s taught us about ERP: A legacy of failure

The 90s ERP boom led to costly legacy systems, warning companies today against rushed AI investments without strategy and quality data management.

By Terry Smagh • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Thinking Machines & OpenAI partner to boost AI skills in APAC
Artificial Intelligence

Thinking Machines & OpenAI partner to boost AI skills in APAC

Thinking Machines partners with OpenAI as its first APAC Services Partner to boost AI skills and implement ChatGPT Enterprise across Asia Pacific firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Cognizant sets world record with global AI hackathon & 53,199 staff
Enterprise Resource Planning

Cognizant sets world record with global AI hackathon & 53,199 staff

Cognizant set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD with 53,199 staff in a global AI hackathon, creating over 30,600 ideas to boost innovation and AI skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence
Artificial Intelligence

CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence

CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI skills stories

Australian AI investment lags but ROI set to double by 2028
Digital Transformation

Australian AI investment lags but ROI set to double by 2028

Australian firms invest less in AI than global rivals, yet ROI is set to nearly double from 15% to 29% by 2028, boosting returns from USD $3.2m to $8.2m.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Young Aussies drive AI adoption despite job security fears
Artificial Intelligence

Young Aussies drive AI adoption despite job security fears

Despite fears of job losses, young Australians lead AI adoption at work, boosting visibility and reshaping workplace practices across industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Survey says only 40% of Canadian workplaces ready for AI
Marketing Technologies

Survey says only 40% of Canadian workplaces ready for AI

A survey reveals Canadian workers are concerned about AI readiness and upskilling, with just 40% feeling their workplaces are prepared for AI integration.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Half of Canadians use AI at work but lack training & confidence
Artificial Intelligence

Half of Canadians use AI at work but lack training & confidence

Nearly half of Canadians use AI at work, but only 12% have formal training, highlighting a significant skills and confidence gap in the workforce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Australia's cyber workforce stagnates as AI reshapes job market
DevOps

Australia's cyber workforce stagnates as AI reshapes job market

Australia's cyber security workforce growth stagnates at 0.2% amid AI-driven automation and cost-cutting, narrowing entry-level job opportunities significantly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Sep 2025
Canada invests CAD $28.7M in AI training for energy jobs
Cartech

Canada invests CAD $28.7M in AI training for energy jobs

Canada commits to train 5,000 energy workers in AI skills and boost computing resources for AI research, advancing clean energy jobs.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to equip 5,000 youths with AI skills
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to equip 5,000 youths with AI skills

CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to train 5,000 Malaysian youths in AI, 5G and digital skills, supporting the nation's drive towards a digital economy and innovation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Australians feel pressure as AI skills become vital in workplaces
Artificial Intelligence

Australians feel pressure as AI skills become vital in workplaces

Nearly half of Australian workers find mastering AI at work as demanding as a second job, raising pressure and career concerns across workplaces.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025