The AI adoption gap in the workplace is a pressing issue, with a significant disparity between the potential of artificial intelligence and its actual implementation. According to a recent report, almost all companies invest in AI, but only 1% believe they have reached maturity in their AI adoption.
The biggest barrier to scaling AI is not employees, who are ready to embrace AI, but rather leaders, who are not steering fast enough. Employees are already using AI tools, and 94% report having some level of familiarity with gen AI tools. However, leaders underestimate the extent to which employees are using AI, with C-suite leaders estimating that only 4% of employees use gen AI for at least 30% of their daily work, when in fact the actual percentage is three times greater.
To bridge the AI adoption gap, companies need to invest more in their employees, providing formal training and support to help them succeed in an AI-driven workplace. Nearly half of employees want more formal training, and 80% of employees who are skeptical about AI say they are comfortable using gen AI at work.
Ultimately, the key to successful AI adoption lies in empowering employees and providing them with the necessary tools and training to thrive in an AI-driven environment.
