Archive · 19 Jan 2026
AI Adoption Outpaces Employee Training, Report Finds
A new report says that many companies are using AI tools very quickly, but they are not training their employees enough.
Most professionals think their jobs will change a lot in the next few years because of AI.
Many people feel that AI is being used just because it's trendy, not because it's really needed.
Some people like AI because it makes their work easier, but others find it complicated.
Not everyone trusts AI to give good advice.
The report also talks about how junior professionals, like young software developers, might not get enough experience and training because AI is doing a lot of the work.
This could make it harder for them to learn and grow in their jobs.
71% of professionals expect major changes in their roles due to AI adoption in the next 2-3 years.
Only 37% of respondents received proper training on using AI tools effectively.
67% of professionals have started using AI tools to simplify or automate their daily tasks.
69% of respondents said AI has made their work processes easier, while 25% felt it added complexity.
Only 49% of professionals trust AI-generated insights without manually checking them.
- Who
- Professionals across various sectors
- What
- AI adoption outpacing employee training, leading to role changes and mixed experiences
- When
- Survey conducted in November 2025
- Where
- Global, with a focus on professionals from different sectors
- Why
- Rapid AI adoption by companies without adequate training and preparation for employees
- Survey Conducted By
- Genius HRTech and Digipoll
- Number of Respondents
- 1,704 professionals
- Percentage Expecting Major Role Changes
- 71%
- Percentage Receiving Proper Training
- 37%
- Percentage Using AI Tools
- 67%
- Percentage Trusting AI Insights
- 49%
- Percentage Not Trusting AI Insights
- 36%
