Workplaces are Changing (Again)

• The rise of generative AI has changed the very skill sets and positions companies are hiring for.

• As we have written about, companies are hiring Chief AI Officers and re-skilling their workforce for the AI wave.

Too Fast ?

• AI Role Demand: The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT has increased the demand for AI talent, with job postings surging 20-fold from early 2023 to October.

• “According to Glassdoor, 122 people with the title of chief or vice president of AI joined a forum last year on Glassdoor, up from 19 in 2022. That number is set to explode this year just from government positions alone”

• However, There are Questions:“What does this new role entail, and who should fill it? Should an AI chief be an engineer, an attorney, or have some other background?”

  - Per Fox

What Companies Need

• CIO Kyall Mai's Perspective: Chief Innovation Officer of Esquire Bank, emphasizes the importance of critical thinking over just technological expertise.

  • He argues that while AI enhances productivity, over-reliance on it can diminish quality

• Challenges in AI-Driven Hiring: The job market, especially in AI-intensive roles, is evolving. There is a call for job seekers to not just be adept at using AI but to be capable of critically assessing output.

• As AI Shifts from Frenzy to utilty:This reflects a broader trend where having just technical skills is not sufficient, pinpointing true utility is stage 2.