Pearson’s Workera deal targets a big workplace problem: No time to AI upskill
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THE AI ANGLE
Measuring employee skills through unstructured work dataPearson agreed to acquire the platform Workera to evaluate employee skills and target training. The deal will integrate skill assessments directly into daily workflow tools. This approach responds to data showing most workers use AI without having dedicated time to study it.
THE TEACHING ANGLE
Employers expect staff to master AI, yet most workers report having no time during the workday to learn it.Read the original at zdnet.com Generate teaching or study materials
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