Gen AI talent are the new in-demand workers

AI isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, so it will come as no surprise to learn that more people are planning AI-related upskilling.

This is due to the growing number of specialist roles that are being created due to Artificial Intelligence becoming more important, this includes roles such as AI ethicists, implementation specialists and prompt engineers.

Commenting on the Robert Half report, Madeleine Barnes, Senior Talent Solutions Manager – Interim Services at Robert Half, said, “Gen AI talent are the new in-demand workers that are being sought after across a range of sectors.

“We’re seeing new roles emerge to support the growth of Artificial Intelligence, but as these positions are so new, the skills available to fill them are extremely scarce. Growing and developing skills across the entire workforce is going to be critical in an AI-enabled world.

“Indeed, workers themselves are aware of the need to invest in their own development in this area. A recent survey we conducted revealed that 44.5% of the workforce will proactively seek AI-related upskilling through their employer in the next five years. However, employers need to stop thinking that Gen AI talent is confined to those with coding skills or tech training.

“We’ve seen already that many of those in the workforce who consider themselves to be Gen AI talent are actually people with a passion for or interest in using these tools, rather than the technical skills to develop them.

“Firms must map their current talent pool and identify not only areas where Gen AI can add value but also where there’s potential to nurture skills in this area. When we also consider that Artificial Intelligence is becoming an enabler for people of all roles and at all levels, firms shouldn’t limit themselves to core tech expertise when building AI-enhanced workforces.”

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