SMRTR AIJan 31, 2025Daily.dev

Forrester: Finding AI talent is challenging

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Organizations face challenges in hiring AI-skilled workers as they adopt artificial intelligence. A Forrester report identifies three priority areas: AI developers/engineers, cloud-related roles, and data-specific roles. Companies are optimistic about finding and retaining these workers despite historical difficulties.

The report notes a shift from traditional software development to AI-focused roles, including training models and working with new technologies. Cloud and data architects will be crucial in managing complexity and leveraging AI investments.

This trend may lead to future pipeline issues as companies prefer experienced hires. The job market is splitting between high-demand AI specialists and struggling generalists, with cloud and data management skills gaining importance.

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