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More than half of companies feel there is a shortage of staff with enough technology skills to effectively use new applications such as artificial intelligence (AI). That's according to the Cloud Skills Report from software and cloud solutions provider SoftwareOne.

The context: SoftwareOne conducted interviews with 500 IT decision makers in Australia, Benelux, North America and the United Kingdom. From them came a number of results.

The numbers: 62 percent of companies say they do not currently have enough staff skilled with AI applications. In addition, 41 percent have great difficulty finding people skilled in AI.

  • Companies indicate an urgent need to address this shortage. Consequently, 97 percent of those surveyed want to allocate more time to improving the skills of their staff or "upskilling.
  • Because the shortage of cloud-related skills has increased the workload of 66 percent of respondents. This in turn leads to negative consequences such as burnout and high staff turnover.
    • For example, more than a quarter of IT managers worldwide are considering quitting their jobs. Retaining IT talent remains a challenge for 35 percent of companies surveyed.

The solution: A human resources policy with time and attention.

  • "The rapid developments in AI and generative AI offer companies promising opportunities. But when it comes to talent, organizations are sitting on a ticking time bomb. Without training and upskilling their employees, they will not be able to harness the full potential of AI," Brian Duffy, SoftwareOne's CEO, said in response to the survey.
  • "By putting people first and showing them how these innovations can improve their work instead of being a threat, organizations can create a culture of optimism where everyone feels supported," Duffy believes.

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