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Visier Research: Strategic Workforce Planning in the AI Era

New Visier research reveals the 5 critical gaps between AI ambition and readiness for large enterprises—and how to close them

ReportOctober 18, 2026

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When business strategy moves at the speed of AI, but workforce decisions move at the speed of spreadsheets, organizations fall behind. Our new research reveals a striking disconnect: while 87% of leaders say aligning the workforce and AI strategy is business-critical, only 29% are confident in their planning capabilities. This gap is costing organizations missed opportunities, delayed projects, and lost productivity.

Based on a survey of U.S. business leaders, this Visier Insights™ report identifies key workforce planning challenges specific to the AI era—from siloed processes and fragmented data to planning cycles too rigid for rapid transformation.

For C-suite leaders and workforce planning professionals navigating AI transformation, this report is your practical roadmap to building the strategic agility AI demands.

Get this free report to learn:

  • The five strategic workforce planning challenges undermining AI transformation (with actionable solutions for each)

  • Why 65% of leaders say "planning in one platform" is business critical, and how unified data drives faster decisions

  • What successful organizations do differently in their workforce planning approach