London skills gap widens as AI adoption reshapes workforce needs, survey finds
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A Survation survey for BusinessLDN of 2,043 London business leaders reveals a growing skills gap amid the AI boom. Only 50% believe their workforce has necessary skills (down from 63% last year), while firms reporting significant gaps rose to 15% (up from 4%). Three-quarters of businesses already use AI, with 85% saying it changed required skills. Among firms with gaps, 60% lack advanced digital skills and 23% lack basic digital skills. Over the next 2-5 years, 78% expect significant need for advanced digital skills, while 20% plan to reduce staff.
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bskyLondon skills gap widens as AI adoption reshapes workforce needs, survey findsbriefly.coKey quotes
· 5 pulled50% believe their workforce has necessary skills, down from 63% a year earlier
Firms reporting significant skills and capacity gaps rose to 15%, up from 4% in 2025
Three-quarters of businesses said they already use AI, and 85% of those reported it changed required workforce skills
Among firms with skills gaps, 60% lacked advanced digital skills and 23% lacked basic digital skills
Over the next two to five years, 78% expect a significant need for advanced digital skills
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