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A new Skillsoft study reveals a mere 10% of HR leaders believe their workforce has the skills to meet business goals in the AI era, with gaps threatening market expansion and talent retention. CIO Orla Daly outlines four actionable strategies—from skills-first hiring to AI-enabled learning—to future-proof organizations. This isn't just training; it's a business survival imperative demanding cultural and technological reinvention.

With 51% of tech leaders reporting an acute AI skills shortage—an 82% year-over-year surge—businesses face unprecedented talent challenges. This analysis reveals five proven strategies from global CIOs to cultivate critical AI capabilities through strategic alignment, cultural transformation, and grassroots upskilling, moving beyond tool deployment to sustainable workforce evolution.