By SIMON CONSTABLE
Only half of Britain’s workers are given time for learning, despite companies’ seeing the need as critical.
Most corporate leaders agree: Offering learning and development for workers in this era of AI and other constant change is critical for success. But how to set aside the necessary time is a different story.
According to new government data, nine in ten British CEOs support offering workers more learning and development. But fewer than half of the employees say they are being given designated hours to take such training. Experts say it’s becoming a serious problem in the United Kingdom, both for the economy and any corporate growth. “There’s a strong case for significantly increasing technology and AI-related learning in organizations,” says Drew Hill, a Korn Ferry senior client partner based in London. “There’s a growing need for most employees to understand how to use AI tools effectively.” READ MORE HERE.
