58% of employers believe AI and VR will create jobs

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New data from Experis finds that a growing number of companies surveyed are adopting or planning to adopt the use of emerging technologies in their recruiting processes.

More than three-quarters (78%) of IT organizations report difficulty finding talent with the right skills. Cybersecurity, technical support, and customer experience remain high-priority areas for IT staff. Half of employers say they are training and upskilling their current workforce to meet the challenges of their technology workforce.

MILWAUKEE, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Most employers around the world are optimistic that emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, virtual/augmented reality ( VR/AR), the blockchain and others, won’t eliminate workers, but will actually create more jobs. That’s according to The Future is Now: AI, the Metaverse, & the World of Work, from Experis, a global leader in IT professional services and resources and part of the ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) family of brands.

“The integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, VR/AR and other emerging technologies is rapidly transforming industries and driving the need for an adaptable workforce,” said Experis senior vice president Ger Doyle. hire or upskill existing talent to leverage potential productivity gains. Smart employers know that embracing digitization and nurturing human talent will increase their readiness to succeed in this era of rapid technological progress.

With 78% of IT organizations reporting difficulties hiring the talent they need with the skills they want, a growing number of companies are adopting or plan to adopt the use of emerging technologies in their recruiting processes, including: AI (35% adopted, 36% planned), Conversational AI (35% adopted, 36% planned), Machine Learning (38% adopted, 34% planned), and VR (30% adopted, 35% planned).

“So far, the signals are no different than what we’ve seen with previous versions of artificial intelligence or technological innovation. Generative AI can be expected to primarily automate tasks and skills within jobs rather than entire jobs. We should welcome the opportunity to outsource these mundane tasks by freeing up our time for more creative and intellectually sophisticated pursuits,” said Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Chief Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroup. “It’s not about us versus AI or humans versus humans. Instead, it’s about how we can harness these tools to augment and enhance our unique human capabilities and lead more human-centered lives.

Additionally, the latest ExperisTech Talent Outlook finds that the rise of new technology has also shifted hiring priorities and the focus for employers. The top five staff priorities reported are:

IT Security (34%) Technical Support (32%) Customer or User Experience (31%) Database Management (27%) Customer Relationship Management Systems (25%)

To address these technology-related challenges, employers shared that they are implementing the following approaches:

Train and upskill current workforce (50%) Hire new workers with in-demand skills (46%) Increase investment in automation (39%) Retrain workers and transition them into IT roles (39%) Hire staff short-term (freelancers, workers, etc.) to fill skills gaps (38%)

To view more data from Tech Talent Outlook, including regional and country data, visit: Tech Talent Outlook.

ABOUT TECHNICAL TALENT OUTLOOK The Experis Tech Talent Outlook research is based on findings from the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, the longest-running, most comprehensive and forward-looking employment survey of its kind, used globally as a key economic indicator. ManpowerGroup surveyed 5,978 IT employers in 41 countries about their hiring intentions for Q3 2023.

ABOUT EXPERISExperis is the global leader in professional resources and project-based services. Experis accelerates the growth of organizations by attracting, assessing and onboarding specialized IT skills to deliver in-demand talent for mission-critical jobs and projects, enhancing the competitiveness of the organizations and people we serve. Experis is part of the ManpowerGroup family of companies, which also includes Manpower and Talent Solutions.

For more information, visit www.experis.com.

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