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The Adecco Group has released its global report titled “Leading in the Age of AI: Expectations vs. Reality,” which is based on a survey of 2,000 senior leaders from 13 countries and 17 sectors, including 150 Spanish executives. This study aims to provide insights into the future of work in a rapidly transforming context driven by artificial intelligence (AI).
As AI becomes a disruptive force in the workplace, companies are compelled to rethink their talent strategies. The Adecco Group asserts that this technology is not intended to replace workers, but rather to serve as a valuable tool to enhance their skills and facilitate the transition to a more digital and efficient work model.
The report has identified four key trends that will influence organizational performance by 2030: digitalization, mental health and workplace well-being, generative AI, and increasing business uncertainty. In Spain specifically, leaders tend to show a more balanced perspective on technological challenges compared to the global average, although they also face difficulties in aligning strategies, making Spain one of the most uncoordinated countries among those analyzed.
Alberto Gavilán, Talent Director at The Adecco Group, emphasized that the arrival of AI requires companies to reconfigure their strategy. Gavilán highlights the need to bridge the gap between human talent and technology in order for this transformation to have a positive and tangible impact on organizations.
Despite the lack of consensus on the strategy to pursue, 55% of Spanish leaders believe that the application of AI contributes to improved decision-making. However, 49% of respondents consider that the lack of knowledge to implement this technology represents the biggest obstacle to business growth.
In a context of uncertainty, 67% of companies in Spain have begun to adjust their workforce planning, focusing on skills like critical thinking and data analysis, placing the country in a prominent position globally. Additionally, 66% of leaders also believe it is essential for employees to update their skills in response to the impact of AI, although they stress the need for an adequate support framework. However, 37% of organizations lack well-defined policies for the use of this technology, which could limit its effective integration into daily work.
Despite the challenges, Spain stands out for its offerings of training programs related to AI skills, as 67% of organizations provide these opportunities, surpassing the global average. In terms of investment, only 27% of Spanish organizations allocate resources for data analysis; however, 70% are improving their workforce planning through technological solutions.
The report concludes by highlighting that for AI-facilitated transformation to truly make an effective impact, it is essential to place people at the core of business strategy. The key lies in changing the mindset, not only adapting to AI but also reconsidering how work is organized and how talent is developed in this new era.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
