(TalentLMS: San Francisco) -- As the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation continues to grow in the workplace, a recent survey of human-resources managers conducted by TalentLMS sheds light on the required skills and the challenges faced by companies navigating the AI era.

The research, which surveyed HR managers across industries, found that 64% of them acknowledged that the rise of AI is transforming the landscape of in-demand skills, with 65% of respondents believing digital skills, interpersonal skills, and cognitive skills will be crucial for success in the AI era. According to respondents, the most in-demand cognitive skills in the AI era are: problem-solving; creativity, originality, and imagination; and the ability to learn.

One significant concern identified is the skills gap that companies anticipate due to the increasing prevalence of AI; 43% of HR managers estimated that their organization will face a skills gap as a result of AI.

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