New data from Experis finds an increasing
number of companies surveyed are either 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 IT staffing areas.
- Half of employers say they are training and upskilling their
current workforce to address tech staffing challenges.
MILWAUKEE, June 8, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- A majority of employers around the world are
optimistic that emerging technologies, including artificial
intelligence (AI), machine learning, virtual/augmented reality
(VR/AR), 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, the
global leader in IT professional resourcing and services and part
of the ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) family of brands.
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"The integration of AI, 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. "We
are seeing companies embrace these new technologies with many
seeking to hire or upskill existing talent to take advantage of
potential productivity gains. Smart employers know that embracing
digitization and nurturing human talent will enhance their
readiness to succeed in this era of rapid technological
advancement."
With 78% of IT organizations reporting difficulty hiring the
talent they need with the skills they covet, an increasing number
of companies are either adopting or planning to adopt the use of
emerging technologies in their recruiting processes, including: AI
(35% adopted, 36% plan to), Conversational AI (35% adopted, 36%
plan to), Machine Learning (38% adopted, 34% plan to), and VR (30%
adopted, 35% plan to).
"So far, the signs are no different from what we have seen with
earlier versions of AI or tech innovation. Generative AI can be
expected to mostly automate tasks and skills within jobs rather
than entire jobs. We should relish the opportunity to outsource
these mundane tasks – freeing up our time for more creative and
intellectually sophisticated endeavors," ManpowerGroup Chief
Innovation Officer Tomas
Chamorro-Premuzic said. "This isn't about us versus AI or
humans versus machines. Instead, it's about how we can leverage
these tools to augment and upgrade our uniquely human skills and
lead a more human-centric life."
Additionally, the latest Experis Tech Talent Outlook finds
the rise of new tech has also shifted the hiring priorities and
focus for employers. The top five staffing priorities reported
are:
- Cybersecurity (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
they are implementing the following approaches:
- Training and upskilling the current workforce (50%)
- Hiring new workers with the required skills (46%)
- Investing more in automation (39%)
- Reskilling workers and transitioning them into IT roles
(39%)
- Hiring short-term staff (freelancers, contract workers, etc.)
to fill skills gaps (38%)
To view more data from the Tech Talent Outlook, including
regional and country data, visit: Tech Talent Outlook.
ABOUT THE TECH TALENT OUTLOOK
The Experis Tech Talent
Outlook research is based on results from the ManpowerGroup
Employment Outlook Survey - the longest running, most
comprehensive, forward-looking employment survey of its kind, used
globally as a key economic indicator. ManpowerGroup interviewed
5,978 IT employers across 41 countries on hiring intentions for the
third quarter of 2023.
ABOUT EXPERIS
Experis is the global leader in
professional resourcing and project-based services. Experis
accelerates organizations' growth by attracting, assessing, and
placing specialized expertise in IT to deliver in-demand talent for
mission-critical positions 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, or follow us on
LinkedIn and Twitter.
ABOUT MANPOWERGROUP
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the
leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations
transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing,
developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We
develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of
organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while
finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people
across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of
brands – Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions – creates
substantially more value for candidates and clients across more
than 70 countries and territories and has done so for 75 years. We
are recognized consistently for our diversity – as a best place to
work for Women, Inclusion, Equality, and Disability, and in 2023
ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies
for the 14th time – all confirming our position as the brand of
choice for in-demand talent.
For more information, visit www.manpowergroup.com, or follow us
on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including
statements regarding labor demand in the technology industry and
use of emerging technologies. Actual events or results may
differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking
statements due to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These
factors include those found in the Company's reports filed with
the SEC, including the information under the heading "Risk
Factors" in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2022, which information is incorporated
herein by reference. ManpowerGroup disclaims any obligation to
update any forward-looking or other statements in this release,
except as required by law.
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