ZDNet · November 6, 2026 · On the brief until November 20, 2026

HR thinks you can learn AI skills – so why is your company hiring elsewhere?

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THE AI ANGLE

Creating new job roles that demand workforce training

A new survey shows most human resource leaders believe current staff can learn artificial intelligence skills, yet over half of companies hire outside applicants for these roles. Managers struggle to track employee skills internally, which leads organizations to pay higher costs and spend more time on external recruitment.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE

Human resource teams express strong confidence in employee adaptability, yet their hiring practices favor outside recruitment over internal training.

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HR thinks you can learn AI skills – so why is your company hiring elsewhere?

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