The explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the employment landscape with 75% of knowledge workers globally already using this technology. Data show that AI skills are gradually becoming the "golden ticket" in the labor market.

According to Microsoft and LinkedIn's '2024 Employment Trends Index' report, the pace of AI adoption is accelerating with 46% of AI users starting in less than the past 6 months, while 75% of Knowledge workers across the globe are already using AI.

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Notably, 78% of AI users bring their own AI tools to work (BYOAI – Bring Your Own AI), especially popular in 80% of small and medium-sized companies. 90% of AI users say this technology helps them save time, 85% feel more focused on important work, and 84% say AI helps them be more creative. This trend shows workers' initiative in taking advantage of AI to improve efficiency, creativity and joy at work.

Professional AI users (power users), those who use AI regularly and effectively, clearly demonstrate the benefits of AI. They spend at least a few times a week using AI and save more than 30 minutes a day. Thanks to AI, 92% felt their workload became more manageable and their creativity increased, while 93% found AI helped them focus on the most important work.

The rise of AI is also creating significant changes in the labor market, as 66% of leaders said they will not recruit candidates without AI skills, and 71% even prioritize candidates with few AI skills. experienced but has AI skills than an experienced candidate who lacks this skill. 77% of leaders believe AI will help entry-level employees take on greater responsibilities. In fact, 76% of workers say they need AI skills to stay competitive and 69% believe AI can help them advance quickly.

Use of LinkedIn Learning courses on AI skills has increased 160% in the past 6 months, especially among non-technical professionals. The number of LinkedIn members adding AI skills to their profiles also increased 142 times, with writers, designers and marketers leading the way.

Recruitment requirements are demanding AI skills. Image. Microsoft & LinkedIn Report

Although 79% of leaders agree that their companies need to adopt AI to stay competitive, 60% are still concerned about the lack of planning and strategic vision to deploy AI. 59% of leaders also expressed concerns about quantifying the productivity benefits of AI. This is the biggest barrier that prevents businesses from being able to transition from the testing phase to actual applications to generate profits.

Reports from Microsoft and LinkedIn recommend that business leaders should clearly identify the business problem that needs to be solved, then apply AI strategically, while building a corporate culture open to innovation. change and invest in AI skills training for employees. The report also points out that only 25% of companies plan to offer training courses on generative AI this year, showing that there are still many opportunities to improve AI access and training in the future. enterprise.