HR leaders say 92% of staff can reskill for AI, yet half of firms hire externally

HR leaders believe 92% of employees could be reskilled for AI roles, but about half of companies still hire outside talent instead of investing in existing staff.

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2026-11-05 18:44 · ZDNET AI
92% of HR say staff can train for AI jobs – but half of companies still hire outside

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