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Only 1 in 4 Employees Feel Equipped for AI, Skillsoft Research Finds

$SKILPress releaseJun 10, 2026, 8:00 AM ETRead the release

Skillsoft released its Workforce Readiness Report: AI Edition, revealing a 53-point gap between leadership perception and employee reality regarding AI preparedness. While 86% of employees use AI tools, only 24% feel fully equipped to use them effectively, citing limited skills visibility and training that lags behind adoption.

Key figures

Survey sample size
2000
Perception gap points
53
Employees using ai tools
86%
Leaders believing orgs ready
77%
Employees feeling equipped for ai
24%
Employees cautioning about ai trust
20%
Employees citing lack of time as barrier
59%
Employees receiving formal skills assessments
11%
Employees receiving training before ai rollout
16%

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