IT leaders rethink talent strategies to cope with AI skills crunch

John Napoli, head of transformation at Guardian Life, is gearing up the company's AI initiatives by scaling up AI talent. Facing a tough labor market, Napoli is training existing employees and hiring strategically to meet business demand. This includes conventional data skills and the latest AI tools. He emphasizes the importance of a robust AI strategy, balancing building and buying tactics to create a skilled workforce. Orla Daly of Skillsoft adopts a similar approach, focusing on upskilling staff and training workers to integrate AI into workflows. Despite these efforts, AI talent remains scarce, slowing down AI adoption across enterprises. High competition for AI skills means many companies are left to train their own staff to fill critical roles.

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