Bridging the AI skills gap
In a recent article for Management Today, Ankur Anand, Chief Information Officer, and Andrew Neal, Chief People Officer at Nash Squared shared their perspective on one of the most urgent challenges facing technology leaders today - the widening AI skills gap.
With the latest Nash Squared/Harvey Nash Digital Leadership Report revealing that 9 in 10 organisations have some form of investment in to AI (up from just 59% only 18 months ago) the demand for AI capability has never been higher. In the UK, AI has rapidly risen to become the most in-demand tech skill, with over half of technology leaders now reporting a shortage in this area. Despite this, many organisations are still not investing in upskilling their teams or embedding AI training across their workforce.
In the article, Ankur and Andrew reflect on the need for businesses to act with clarity and intent. This means setting a strong leadership vision for how AI will be used, allocating appropriate resources to learning and development, engaging with available government initiatives, and working closely with trusted technology partners to expand internal capabilities. Just as importantly, they highlight the shift in hiring priorities, where AI aptitude and willingness to learn are increasingly seen as non-negotiables for future-fit talent.
As generative AI continues to evolve at speed, Ankur and Andrew provide a timely and practical perspective on how organisations can respond.
In the full Management Today piece, they outline five principles to help businesses build a more AI-ready workforce, read the full article here.
