Artificial Intelligence – or AI – is a means of computers solving problems in a manner that is akin to human capabilities.
AI is fast becoming an important tool for business across the globe. However staff in the UK lack training in the field. This causes issues in terms of businesses not being able to offer the competitive edge, but can also hinder staff retention. Staff need training and development in order to remain happy and productive in their roles.
The AI Skills Gap
Whilst AI has fast-tracked businesses into the future, the number of personnel who are competent in using the technology has yet to catch up.
This could be catastrophic for businesses, in terms of stifling future growth and potential, and staying ahead of global competitors.
A recent survey has suggested that around 75.8% of marketers have listed a skills gap in AI as a major concern, with 80% of UK businesses struggling to find those with the skill set required.
Digitalisation has been accelerated by factors such as the pandemic, causing the skill sets required for particular roles to evolve and shift very dramatically – and very suddenly.
In order to combat the AI skills gap, businesses need to be able to precisely identify what their needs are and establish where they need new staff, and where they already have staff that may be skilled in different roles or functions. By thinking outside the box when matching people to specific job roles, HR departments can plug any gaps and leave behind stagnant recruitment processes.
Data Analysis Specialists
A specialist data analysis company, such as shepper.com, can provide a means of businesses filling in skills gaps, in a cost-effective, outsourced solution.
Businesses no longer have to be concerned with using valuable time or man hours, investing in staff training for the purpose of data collection and analytics, when it can be outsourced to a specialist provider, who can provide accurate, real-time, and meaningful data and insights that allow businesses to make good decisions and thrive.
