Amber Hickman |
A new report from Microsoft has found that 40% of UK IT decision makers (ITDMs) feel their companies are falling behind due to insufficient investment in new technologies.
Reports, The AI + Talent EquationThe study also found that 89% of workers who use artificial intelligence every day would use it more if they had the right tools.
According to Microsoft, this shows that investing in technology is essential not only to stay competitive, but also to meet the growing needs of employees.
Additionally, the survey revealed that 25% of employees feel their work PC isn’t powerful enough to run AI, and 29% believe their current PC or device is slowing them down when it comes to their work. This has a knock-on effect, with 60% of employees currently considering a job change saying they would probably stay longer if their current employer helped them gain digital skills.
“The rapid adoption of AI in the workplace requires more advanced technologies and improved digital skills,” Alan Slotower, head of Surface commercial at Microsoft UK, said on the company’s website. “It’s essential for IT decision makers to prioritise the delivery of AI-enabled PCs and effective training. Empowering staff in this way is particularly important for younger generations, as these tools are vital for employee retention and career engagement.”
