AI-Ready Employees Are Surging Ahead, But Most Are Not Prepared

Employees who feel AI-prepared say they're more productive and optimistic, but significant gaps in preparedness by job function and generation remain

AI’s productivity potential is becoming more realized each day, but unlocking meaningful impact depends on more than just access to tools.

Employees who feel prepared to work with AI are far more likely to report gains in productivity, trust leadership, and feel confident about their future, making workforce readiness a clear driver of long-term organizational value.

Employees who feel AI-prepared report significantly higher productivity, trust in leadership, and career optimism

AI-ready employees are four times more likely to report increased productivity, six times more likely to have confidence in leadership, and 28% more likely to say they can build a meaningful career.

 

Gaps reported in AI preparedness are widespread, and closing them is critical to achieving impact

The percentage of workers who say they are not prepared for AI by job function, generation, and country