80% of employees keen on AI but very few get any training or support [Video]

New research published by recruitment firm Hays Ireland, reveals that while 80% of Irish employees are eager to participate in upskilling or reskilling programs to adopt AI technologies in the workplace, only 16% have received any relevant training or support from their employers.

Despite this enthusiasm, 73% of Irish employees report they are not currently using AI tools or technology in their roles, largely due to a lack of understanding and workplace training.

Notably, 88% of organisations polled say they have not prohibited the use of AI in the workplace, yet a significant gap in training persists.

According to the Hays Ireland Salary & Recruiting Trends Guide 2025, hesitance to embrace AI technologies largely comes from insufficient understanding, training, and support in the workplace.

Meanwhile, 53% of employers state their organisations don’t provide training or support for AI use.

Both Irish employers and employees recognise the potential benefits of AI, such as boosting creativity and idea generation, improving productivity and efficiency, …