Millions of employees are ‘faking it’ at work under AI pressure

Many of them also believe that AI is a major factor in this difficulty, with 37% saying that competing with automation has become harder and 24% worrying that AI could make some of their skills less valuable.

But while some are faking it, 83% of employees said they have taken at least one step in the past year to remain competitive, including 43% who taught themselves how to use an AI tool.

What can employers do?

Most employees (95%) noted that at least one form of support from employers would make them more confident about their career.

The most sought-after form of support relates to advancement and mobility (65%), which includes clearer paths for advancement (35%), more opportunities to take on new responsibilities (33%), and greater mobility to move into different roles within the organisation (29%).

More than six in 10 employees (63%) also said they want learning and development support from their employers, including: