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According to the Conference Board, just 7% of HR leaders have prioritized the reskilling of workers who’ll be most impacted by the technology’s use. At the same time, they’re actively exploring new ways their organizations can put AI to work, mostly by experimenting with pilot programs and use cases related to HCM.
Overall, CHROs’ outlook on the state of the workforce remains stable. The Conference Board CHRO Confidence Index dropped only slightly, to 54, in 2024’s fourth quarter, down from 55 in Q2. (A reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses.)
During Q4, the index showed that reskilling workers because of AI is the lowest priority for CHROs and other HR leaders. While only 7% are implementing reskilling strategies for affected job roles, experimenting with AI was the top priority.
Close to two-thirds – 62% –
