--- title: AI & Human Skills Go Hand in Hand for Workforce Development description: There's a lot of space for AI disruption when it comes to workforce development, but only in the perfect combination with a human touch. image: https://www.mobietrain.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2024_HQ_Visual_Articles.png --- # How AI and Human Skills Go Hand in Hand for EdTech [Back To](https://www.mobietrain.com/blog) The advancements in EdTech, especially in AI integration for workforce development and learning, are energizing. Nic Newman’s insightful [post](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7209918319569600515/) and [article](https://medium.com/emerge-edtech-insights/s-killing-it-how-workforce-development-and-learning-will-power-our-ai-future-a674e336a69a) highlight EdTech’s crucial role in shaping the future of work and training, with [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericmosley/2024/03/26/mind-the-skills-gap/) calling **skills gaps ‘the biggest threat to a company’s future’**. In a world where technology evolves at Road Runner speed, **the importance of continuous learning and development can’t be overstated**. At MobieTrain, we advocate for microlearning to equip frontline teams in retail, hospitality, healthcare, and beyond. ## **AI Robots Won’t Take Your Job** It’s probably the most repeated prognostication of the last years: **robots are eventually going to take your job**, and probably sooner than you think. As it turns out, that would be **the wrong thinking**, and by a long shot.  A new Korn Ferry study shows that the biggest issue isn’t that robots are taking all the jobs—it’s that **there aren’t enough humans** to take them. The study finds that by 2030, there will be **a global human talent shortage of more than 85 million people**, or roughly equivalent to the population of Germany. In other words: more than 85 million jobs could go unfilled because there aren’t enough skilled people to take them. Crazy, right? In 2030 that talent shortage could result in about $8.5 trillion in unrealized annual revenues. **Governments and organizations must make talent strategy a key priority** and take steps now to educate, train, and upskill their existing workforces. ## **Future-skilling The Workforce as a Main Priority** Since 2015, skill sets for jobs [have changed](https://learning.linkedin.com/resources/workplace-learning-report) by around 25%. By 2028, [employers estimate](https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2023/) that 44% of workers’ skills will be disrupted, while an [EdX survey](https://campus.edx.org/hubfs/B2B%20PDFs/edX_Workplace_Intelligence_AI_Report.pdf) last year found that **49% of the skills that exist in their workforce today ‘won’t be relevant in 2025**’. The large majority of companies worldwide (87%) are aware that they either **already have skills gaps or expect to within a few years**, [according to McKinsey](https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/coronavirus-leading-through-the-crisis/charting-the-path-to-the-next-normal/mind-the-skills-gap), which has [reported extensively](https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/taking-a-skills-based-approach-to-building-the-future-workforce) on the importance of building skills-first organisations. A recent pulse check [suggests](https://www.springboard.com/blog/business/skills-gap-trends-2024/) that employers think this situation is actually getting worse. It’s no surprise that the L&D’s voice is growing and workers are wanting to reskill, but do not always feel supported by their organization’s skill development opportunities. Of L&D professionals, [64% said](https://learning.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/learning/resources/pdfs/LinkedIn-Leading-with-Learning-Insights-and-Advice-Report_.pdf) that **reskilling the current workforce to fill skills gaps is a priority now**. According to a [recent report](https://www.citrix.com/content/dam/citrix/en_us/documents/analyst-report/talent-accelerator.pdf), 82% of employees and 62% of HR directors said they believe that workers will need to reskill or upskill at least once a year to maintain a competitive advantage in a global job market. ![AI & Human Skills EdTech](https://www.mobietrain.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2024_HQ_Visual_Articles-1-1024x576.png?width=1024&height=576&name=2024_HQ_Visual_Articles-1-1024x576.png) ## **Why MobieTrain Believes in the Crucial Balance of Human Skills and AI in EdTech ** When it comes to skills development and skills assessment, there’s a lot of space that’s ripe for disruption by AI. **We believe in the power of AI, but only in the perfect combination with a human touch.** ### 🤖 AI as a Support Tool Artificial Intelligence tools can analyze vast amounts of data to deliver personalized learning experiences, ensuring employees receive the right training at the right time. AI provides direct 24/7 support with for example chatbots such as [Mobie](https://www.mobietrain.com/mobie-ai-chatbot/?_gl=1*wkfo8q*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzA0MTE0ODIzLjE3MTk5MjAxNTc.*_ga_1K372PTNKQ*MTcxOTkyMDE1Ni4xLjAuMTcxOTkyMDE1Ni4wLjAuMA..&hsLang=en-gb), but it’s the human touch that still ensures these experiences are meaningful and impactful. Technology can guide but it’s the human connection that truly resonates. ### 💪 Human Skills as a Differentiator While AI can enhance learning and serve as a support mechanism to make the learning process more efficient and tailored, human skills such as empathy, communication, and problem-solving are irreplaceable for roles in industries like retail, hospitality, and healthcare that require direct interaction with customers and patients. ### 🏫 Lifelong Learning as a Certainty The future of work demands agility and adaptability. AI facilitates continuous learning by identifying skill gaps and recommending relevant training content. Our MobieTrain solution is designed to foster a culture of non-stop learning, ensuring that employees are always ready to meet new challenges and seize new opportunities. ### 🧑‍🏫 EdTech as an Equalizer EdTech has the potential to democratize education, providing access to high-quality learning resources to anyone, anywhere. This aligns perfectly with MobieTrain’s mission to make learning accessible and engaging for all frontline employees. ![AI & Human Touch EdTech](https://www.mobietrain.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2024_HQ_Visual_Articles-1024x576.png?width=1024&height=576&name=2024_HQ_Visual_Articles-1024x576.png) At MobieTrain**, **we are committed to leverage the best of AI while keeping the human touch at the core of our solutions. The future of EdTech is not just about technology; **it’s about empowering people to reach their full potential, making them learn, communicate and perform better than ever**.  Want to know more about how we integrate AI in your employee solution? Ask for **[a free demo](https://www.mobietrain.com/request-a-demo/?_gl=1*1i7vhps*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzU2Nzk0MzI1LjE3MTk5MjIzNzM.*_ga_1K372PTNKQ*MTcxOTkyMjM3My4xLjAuMTcxOTkyMjM3My4wLjAuMA..&hsLang=en-gb)** and/or **[watch the webinar](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqiMgjFyohI)** about our AI Chatbot Mobie. ***Did you know?*** *Emerge, a fund backed by the world’s leading education entrepreneurs, published their [annual list of the 40 most exciting L&D start-ups](https://www.linkedin.com/company/emergeeducation/posts/?feedView=all). MobieTrain is one of them.* ![](https://www.mobietrain.com/hubfs/Laura-Fornaroli-MobieTrain.jpg.webp) [Laura Fornaroli](https://www.mobietrain.com/blog/author/laura-fornaroli) Head of Marketing [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-fornaroli/) Publication Date July 2, 2024 Category Reading Time 5 Min Author Name Laura Fornaroli Table of Contents ## Other Resources #### There are no related posts ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Laura Fornaroli", "url" : "https://www.mobietrain.com/blog/author/laura-fornaroli" }, "dateModified" : "2025-05-27T12:39:25.656Z", "datePublished" : "2024-07-02T13:10:26.000Z", "headline" : "AI & Human Skills Go Hand in Hand for Workforce Development", "image" : [ "https://www.mobietrain.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2024_HQ_Visual_Articles.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.mobietrain.com/blog/trend/ai-human-touch-edtech", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://www.mobietrain.com/hubfs/logo_mobietrain.png" }, "name" : "Mobietrain" } } ```