Core Insights - The report by Adecco Group highlights that despite increased investments in AI, only 10% of companies are considered "future-ready," meaning they have structured strategies to support employees in adapting to AI transformations [1][3]. Group 1: AI Investment and Employee Support - Digital transformation, generative AI, and artificial intelligence are identified as the three major technological trends impacting businesses before 2030, yet most companies lack adequate employee support programs [3]. - 60% of leaders expect employees to update their skills for AI, but 34% of companies have not established policies for AI usage in the workplace [3]. - Only one-third of leaders have engaged in enhancing their own AI capabilities over the past year [3]. Group 2: Leadership and Strategic Consensus - 53% of CEOs report difficulties in reaching timely strategic consensus within their teams, with confidence in AI strategy declining by 11 percentage points from 2024 to 2025 [3]. - In 2025, 58% of leaders express confidence in their AI strategies, down from 69% in 2024 [3]. Group 3: Data and Skills Gap - The lack of investment in data to understand and bridge skill gaps is a significant barrier to digital transformation, with only 33% of companies investing in this area [3]. Group 4: Characteristics of "Future-Ready" Companies - "Future-ready" companies are defined by their structured and accountable management of AI, employee adaptability, commitment to skill development, and preparedness for rapid changes [5]. - 64% of "future-ready" organizations report improved decision-making due to AI application, compared to 49% across all companies [5]. - 71% of "future-ready" organizations are very confident in their AI implementation strategies, while this confidence is at 58% for all companies [5]. - 65% of "future-ready" organizations are adopting skills-based workforce planning, compared to 56% of all companies [5].