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AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.

Degreed launches AI-driven learning tools and programmes to tackle the “human readiness gap” holding back companies' AI investments.

Cybersecurity is missing vital human insight; drawing in women and non‑STEM talent could close both the threat and perspective gaps.

As AI reshapes work, women's leadership is crucial to design fair, trusted systems and ensure innovation reflects diverse perspectives.

OpenAI has hired veteran tech and people leader Arvind KC as Chief People Officer to steer hiring and workforce strategy as AI reshapes work.

Firms spent USD $252 billion on AI in 2024, yet only 4% report repeatable, scalable value as governance and skills gaps hold back returns.

AI tools are widespread in big firms, but only 12% have shifted to continuous, AI-driven operations, leaving gains and staff at risk.

AI-enabled cloud ERP could cut finance close times by 30% by 2028, as Gartner tips modular, automated systems to reshape CFO agendas.

CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.

Internal auditors warn AI-driven fraud is surging, but most concede they lack the tools, skills and time needed to spot it effectively.

Audit firms embed AI in core workflows as new research shows rising adoption is matched by stricter validation, governance and training controls.

CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.

Leadership and communication top 2026 workplace learning as employees prioritise human and business skills alongside rising AI adoption.

Skillsoft launches an AI-ready Percipio platform that unifies learning and skills management as employers race to keep pace with job changes.

Canada distils record public input into priorities for a 2026 AI strategy, balancing innovation, security, sovereignty and public trust.

Industry voices are divided on whether AI will diminish consulting roles or augment them by shifting the nature of the work.

AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.

Canadian bosses bet big on AI for 2026 as global economic optimism lags, embracing autonomous agents while employees resist AI managers.

Enterprises ringfence AI spend as core infrastructure, racing from pilots to orchestrated, governed systems despite economic headwinds.

Pearson says US could gain up to USD $6.6 trillion from AI by 2034, but only if employers urgently invest in reskilling and task-level redesign.