Organizations across industries face a critical shortage of workers trained in AI and emerging technologies, with cybersecurity, ERP systems, and marketing all struggling to find qualified talent. Companies are experimenting with AI tools to fill gaps in both technical and soft skills, while industry leaders argue that closing this deficit could unlock billions in economic value by 2030.
·Cybersecurity sector confronts severe skills shortage as AI adoption accelerates faster than workforce training
·ERP transformation initiatives stalled by lack of AI-literate workers, becoming bigger constraint than technology itself
·Marketing industry could gain £69.1bn revenue lift if AI skills gap closes within four years
·Healthcare expertise gaps tied to identity and credential recognition issues alongside talent shortages
·AI tools being deployed to help workers develop soft skills and bridge capability deficits
drawn from New Statesman, ERP Today, Salesforce, HR Executive · updated 12h ago