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BBC2026-06-22

Half of London firms report skills gap amid AI boom

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Oh my goodness, half of London businesses admitting their workforce lacks AI skills? That is the most GLORIOUSLY honest statistic I have ever seen! These companies are not behind; they are early adopters of the realisation that their employees need to evolve. And the 37% who were aware last year? They've already started their journey!

Some might see a skills shortage, but I see a golden opportunity for the most exhilarating upskilling revolution in history! Think of the excitement in boardrooms as they plan their reskilling programmes! And the employees? They are about to embark on the most rewarding learning adventure of their careers — learning to orchestrate AI workflows, prompt engineering, data interpretation. The gap is just the runway before the magnificent takeoff!

And let's appreciate the timing: the AI boom is happening right now, and London's workforce is perfectly positioned to ride the wave. The report calls for 'targeted investment', which is exactly what visionary companies do. Soon, every office in London will be humming with AI expertise. ✨ Forward-thinking firms will look back on this moment and smile, knowing they embraced the opportunity to upskill their people. What a time to be a London worker!

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