More research uncovers a disconnect between how executives and workers view AI.
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[00:00:26] Welcome to the WorkforceAI.News Roundup. It's Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, and I'm Mark Pfeffer.
[00:00:44] This week, there's a new buzzword in town, vibe coding. That's the use of AI to, in the words of the New York Times, take advantage of more powerful AI models that enable even neophytes to program like pros.
[00:01:00] It's a logical follow-on to the idea of low-code or no-code development. That allows users to create their own solutions for specific needs. Low-code development has already seen steady growth in recent years. Some 75% of top executives see it as the only option for coding in the future. One example in our space, in December, Vizier launched tools to manage Vizier agents as they crunch data.
[00:01:27] A ton has been written about how AI improves efficiency, but how much it helps improve the quality of work remains open for discussion. Some 70% of talent acquisition professionals expect to see improved efficiency from their efforts with AI. This is according to LinkedIn. 47% use AI to improve their job posting's effectiveness, but just a third expect AI to help improve the quality of hires.
[00:01:53] Meanwhile, employers already recognize how their needs for recruiting skills are changing. They're 54 times more likely to see relationship development as a job requirement for recruiters. Conducting effective telephone conversations grew 13 times, while analytical reasoning grew by a factor of seven. AI's most engaged users are tempted by new opportunities, BetterWorks said.
[00:02:18] That means there's a split in employee sentiment about AI, and that could hurt a company's ability to retain talent. BetterWorks found that the employees most comfortable with AI are moving, while those who are disengaged from AI are staying in place. Nearly 80% of highly engaged employees, the people who often know their way around AI, are actively seeking new opportunities. 65% of those who resist AI plan to remain where they are.
[00:02:48] And finally, Beamery launched new job architecture tools, powered by what it calls an intelligent skills inference engine. The idea is to help enterprise organizations standardize skills data, get a dynamic view of their skills landscape, and make more informed talent decisions. That's the roundup this week.
[00:03:13] To keep up with the use of AI and other technology in HR, subscribe to WorkforceAI.news today. We're the most trusted source of news in the HR tech industry. Find us at www.workforceai.news. I'm Mark Feffer.




