The new edition of the research “Global Workforce of the Future 2024"of The Adecco Group offers one insight into the role of Artificial Intelligence (IA) in thework place Italian. The data highlights a growing awareness among workers about the benefits of AI, but also highlight the challenges that companies and employees must address to effectively integrate these technologies.
AI at work: on average 48 minutes of time saved
According to the report, AI adoption is already showing tangible results in terms of efficiency. Those who they use tools based on artificial intelligence save an average of 48 minutes a day, a gain in time that 23% of workers dedicate to more creative and strategic activities. Results that underline the potential of the new technology not only to optimize work processes, but also to free up employees' mental and creative resources.
Artificial Intelligence: Adequate Training Is Lacking
Despite the benefits, the report highlights a significant gap in staff preparation for AI. Only the 16% of respondents received adequate training, despite 39% believing their executives are able to understand the risks and opportunities related to technology. This gap highlights the need for greater managerial involvement in driving change and supporting 42% of Italian workers who fear for their job stability in the long term.
The importance of Reskilling and “future-ready workers”
Italian companies must support employees in becoming familiar with new technologies, focusing on training and reskilling courses to prepare them for digital roles, avoiding having to look for skills outside. 78% of workers ask more investments In this compound.
Investing in employee skills is crucial to train future-ready workers, workers with the ability and flexibility to Tackling a rapidly changing market. In Italy, this category represents only 5% of the workforce, compared to 11% globally. 91% of these professionals benefit from personalized development plans and 99% regularly participate in leadership courses, highlighting the importance of structured corporate support.
“The data from this new edition highlight how Italian workers are faced with a transformation stage, made of uncertainty but at the same time of great opportunities. In this context, it is up to companies to face these challenges by investing in dedicated training programs, to improve workers' skills in using technology, but also to allow them to face their working future with greater confidence. Only through a strategic and proactive approach to training and professional development will be possible to promote a more solid and innovative working environment, where AI and human talent can grow together” he commented Angel The Old, CEO of Adecco and Chairman of The Adecco Group in Italy.
