77% of employers reskill workers to work alongside AI

5.6 significance by World Economic Forum Jobs December 2030

Why does it matter?

Retraining rather than replacement is still the most common employer plan for living with AI.

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In response to expected AI disruption, reskilling and upskilling of the existing workforce to work more effectively alongside AI emerges as the most anticipated workforce strategy for companies headquartered in 45 out of the 55 economies covered by the report. By 2030, 77% of surveyed employers plan to implement this strategy (Figure 4.14). In addition, 69% of respondents plan to recruit talent skilled in AI tool design and enhancement, and 62% anticipate focusing on hiring individuals with skills to work with AI.

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