Workers in office jobs are missing out on essential AI training, crucial for adapting to the evolving labor market, according to a report from software giant Salesforce. Released Tuesday, the report is based on a series of anonymous surveys and reveals that approximately 70% of desk workers have not received training in generative AI. Furthermore, only 21% of respondents said their companies have clearly defined policies regarding approved AI tools and their usage. Additionally, 62% believe they lack the necessary skills to use the technology effectively. Despite this lack of formal training and clear policies, many workers are taking the initiative to use AI tools independently. The report highlights that “workers aren’t waiting for permission to use AI,” with 55% of survey respondents using unapproved tools and 40% using AI tools explicitly banned by their employers. The report emphasizes the need for clear protocols and approved tools to address data security and ethical concerns. Clara Shih, CEO of Salesforce AI, stresses the importance of continuous learning in response to the rapid changes in AI technology, stating, “The unprecedented pace of change in AI requires companies to upskill their entire workforce. This is not a ‘one-and-done’ exercise, but rather a continuous cycle of learning as AI evolves.” However, some companies are stepping up to meet this challenge. While less than half of U.S. companies had initiated AI training for their workers by April, according to a LinkedIn study, businesses like JPMorgan Chase, Amazon, PricewaterhouseCoopers, AT&T, Verizon, Moderna, and General Motors are launching AI literacy initiatives for their employees and the broader workforce. For instance, Amazon aims to train 2 million people globally in generative artificial intelligence by 2025. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more