New Data Shows Employees Developing Core Skills for the Future of Work at Record Rates While Organizations Struggle to Keep Pace.
SkillCycle released its 2025 State of Skills Report, challenging the dominant narrative around automation and the future of work. Drawing from platform data across industries and job levels between 2022 and 2025, the report reveals that employees are not waiting to be replaced by AI. They are preparing to lead alongside it. While many company systems remain outdated, employees are proactively building the skills that matter most. Leadership development requests have increased by 74 percent. Employee demand for strategic thinking development has increased by 103 percent. Development around strategic communication and influence has surged 228 percent."While headlines focus on AI displacement, our data tells a different story," said Kristy McCann Flynn, SkillCycle Co-founder and CEO. "Employees are showing initiative at record levels, but most companies haven't updated their development strategies to match."
"The future of work isn't about replacing humans," added McCann Flynn. "It's about building systems that support the adaptation already happening inside your workforce."
The full report is available at: https://www.skillcycle.com/2025-workplace-skills-report HR Technology Insights: Norfolk Southern Names Ann A. Adams Chief Human Resources Officer To participate in our interviews, please write to our HRTech Media Room at sudipto@intentamplify.com Source: PR Newswire
Your source for breaking news in HR innovation The HRTech Media Room is the dedicated news and updates division of HR Technology Insights, focused exclusively on delivering the latest market intelligence from the world of HR technology. With a pulse on emerging trends, product launches, funding updates, strategic partnerships, and industry movements, our team ensures you stay informed and ahead of the curve. Backed by a team of researchers and editors with deep expertise in HR tech and enterprise solutions, the Media Room brings you timely, verified, and concise reporting designed for busy HR professionals and tech decision-makers. Whether it's a breakthrough in AI-powered recruitment or a disruptive HR SaaS startup entering the scene, we cover what matters—fast. Stay informed with HRTech Media Room—your trusted lens on the dynamic world of HR innovation.