
Deloitte's Global Disruption in 4D report highlights the significant challenges Canadian businesses face in adopting and adapting to disruptive technologies like AI. At Yenza3, we believe that adoption and adaptation are crucial to staying competitive and future-proofing your organization.
HR plays a critical role in addressing these challenges, but the key question is: Is HR ready and designed to tackle these barriers?
Here are the main hurdles businesses face—and how HR can lead the way:
🚧 The AI Talent Gap: While Canada ranks third among G7 countries for AI talent, only 15% of businesses are using AI, and 56% have no plans to adopt it. To stay competitive, companies need to rethink their strategy, focusing not just on reskilling but also redeploying existing talent. HR must go beyond traditional training approaches and foster environments that encourage curiosity and risk-taking, supported by adaptive learning and cross-functional roles.
🔑 Leadership Hesitation: Despite 90% of executives recognizing the need for technological change, many organizations lack the digital skills to incorporate AI. HR leaders must embrace an agile mindset to support continuous learning and fluid talent mobility within their organizations, ensuring talent is redeployed where it has the greatest impact. Is HR equipped to rebuild its capabilities to support this agility?
🌍 Geopolitical and Regulatory Risks: With 65% of business leaders viewing global instability as a threat, Canada’s slow development of AI governance poses challenges. HR must work alongside business leaders to align operations with global standards and build resilience in talent and supply chains. Are we creating a sandbox for safe experimentation that allows employees to engage with AI without fear of failure?
💼 Workforce Transformation: 48% of businesses say their workforce is barely prepared to use AI, and only 5% feel confident in their team’s readiness. HR’s role is essential in helping organizations adopt AI while adapting their workforce through targeted upskilling, redeploying talent, and creating new career pathways. Can HR address the fear of change and foster grassroots AI adoption to unlock the potential of AI, which could increase global GDP by 7%?
At Yenza3, we help businesses bridge the gap between technology and talent, guiding them through the complexities of digital transformation. Our focus is on enabling businesses to adopt AI effectively while adapting their workforce and culture to thrive in this new era.
The future isn’t just about adopting AI—it’s about HR’s role in adapting to the changes it brings, redeploying talent, and fuelling innovation. Is your HR team ready for this journey?
Comments