Are You Ready for the AI Skills Demand in Today's Market?
Are You Ready for the AI Skills Demand in Today's Market?
Good morning!
Our newsletter still made it on time for Thanksgiving. How was your holiday?
In this issue, we delve into a survey revealing the current state of and demand for AI skills in the job market. If you're a manager, you'll find insights on integrating AI into your business or organization. Ever wondered how AI could boost your problem-solving skills? Plus, unions are also keenly aware of AI's impact.
Are you a creator? Don't miss our tips on your AI strategy. There's plenty more to read and discover. Let's get started!
A THOUGHT to PONDER
An AWS survey shows 73% of employers prioritize hiring AI-skilled talent, but most struggle to find the right people, highlighting the rarity of AI expertise. This gap explains why many aim for AI careers, often linked to higher salaries.
Two key insights stand out.
Employers value not just technical skills like coding but also critical and creative thinking – uniquely human soft skills. (This issue of ACT NOW! includes an HBR article on how to use AI to enhance thinking and problem-solving skills.)
The AI skills gap requires training and education. However, 82% of employers and employees are unsure of the specific skills needed, and 80% are unaware of available training.
Resources like free courses from Amazon, IBM, and LinkedIn exist, but hands-on experience and problem-oriented learning are vital.
Looking forward, daily workplace benefits from AI are expected, but as it's early days, significant preparation and training are essential for maximizing this technology's potential. The future of work's transformation by AI remains to be seen.
ACT NOW!
BUSINESS
Five Strategies to Integrate AI into Your Business
To overcome resistance to AI, strategies include AI-focused weeks, contrarian inputs in strategy, employee-led AI projects, incentivizing AI skills, and fun, engaging AI activities. [Inc]
How to Use GenAI for Competitive Intelligence
The article outlines methods and recommendations for using GenAI to analyze competitors' public documents, aiding in strategic decision-making. [HBR]
How to Embrace AI in Marketing Effectively
Marketers should AI-ify current practices, focus on systematic experimentation, and actively shape the future with AI, following an ABC approach for strategic integration and innovation. [BSI]
CAREER
How to Utilize AI for Better Problem-Solving
AI enhances understanding of complexities by speeding up, diversifying, and innovating question types, leading to transformative catalytic questions in work settings. Learn how [HBR]
How Creators Can Navigate AI in the Creator Economy
To adapt to AI, creators should utilize AI tools for content enhancement, stay updated on social media regulations, and seek legal advice for brand and creative integrity. [Fast Company]
How to Succeed with Generative AI Mindset
Success with generative AI requires adaptability, curiosity, openness, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to enhance productivity and innovation in a rapidly evolving landscape. [Forbes]
WELLBEING
Unions Tackle AI's Impact in Workplaces
Unions strive for ethical AI use, advocating transparency and workers' rights to ensure technology benefits both labor and public interests, while addressing discrimination and privacy concerns. [SSIR]
How IoT Enhances Home Automation
SwitchBot's smart home gadgets, including smart curtains, mini vacuum, and security cameras, use IoT to automate homes, offering convenience and enhanced security for everyday life. [Yanko Design]
AI in Travel Planning: Testing Its Efficacy
AI tools, including ChatGPT and GuideGeek, assist in travel planning by generating itineraries, but require user verification for accuracy and relevance, especially regarding local attractions and logistics. [CNET]
NEED to KNOW
This week, I've selected 5 articles on AI risks and safeties, addressing concerns raised by last week's OpenAI 'drama'.
READING
The Complete Guide to AI Algorithms. [Hubspot]
Why it’s important to remember that AI isn’t human. [Vox]
ChatGPT can talk like a person. You shouldn’t think of it as one.
Don’t Be Fooled by the AI Apocalypse. [The Atlantic]
This is The Atlantic's AI newsletter from last week, featuring four stories that distinguish between real and unfounded AI fears, explain their origins, and explore their potential paths.
1 in 10 teens already use ChatGPT for school. Here’s how to guide them. [Washington Post ]
If you're short on time, you can read the summarization on my X / Twitter.
3 great movies about the dark side of AI. [BGR]
Her (2013) / Ex Machina (2014) / The Creator (2023)