Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Employers around the world are facing a growing skills challenge. They need people with digital skills, AI skills and the ability to adapt quickly as technology changes.
But at the same time, many young people are struggling to get onto the first rung of the career ladder.
In this video, I discuss findings from The Open University’s Business Barometer 2026 business.open.ac.uk/business-barometer and explore why young people outside education, employment or training should be seen as a future talent pipeline, rather than a lost opportunity.
AI will change jobs, but it will also create demand for new capabilities. The real opportunity is to build better pathways into work, support early-career talent and help young people become confident contributors in an AI-powered workplace.
Proud to be working with The Open University to help share the findings from this important report.
You can download the full Open University Business Barometer 2026 report here: business.open.ac.uk/business-barometer
And to find out more about how employers can harness new talent, visit open.ac.uk/business.
#Sponsored #AI #FutureOfWork #SkillsGap #DigitalSkills #YouthEmployment #OpenUniversity #BusinessBarometer
Employers around the world are facing a growing skills challenge. They need people with digital skills, AI skills and the ability to adapt quickly as technology changes.
But at the same time, many young people are struggling to get onto the first rung of the career ladder.
In this video, I discuss findings from The Open University’s Business Barometer 2026 business.open.ac.uk/business-barometer and explore why young people outside education, employment or training should be seen as a future talent pipeline, rather than a lost opportunity.
AI will change jobs, but it will also create demand for new capabilities. The real opportunity is to build better pathways into work, support early-career talent and help young people become confident contributors in an AI-powered workplace.
Proud to be working with The Open University to help share the findings from this important report.
You can download the full Open University Business Barometer 2026 report here: business.open.ac.uk/business-barometer
And to find out more about how employers can harness new talent, visit open.ac.uk/business.
#Sponsored #AI #FutureOfWork #SkillsGap #DigitalSkills #YouthEmployment #OpenUniversity #BusinessBarometer
