Yolanda Seals-Coffield
In 2024, the widespread adoption of generative artificial intelligence was nearly impossible to ignore. From boardrooms to team brainstorms to industry conferences, the message was clear: AI is reshaping the future of work.
As we settle into 2025, nearly every conversation I’ve had with my team, our clients and our people has explored what comes next and what skills we’ll need to succeed. If AI is the new table stakes, what else do employees need to help future-proof their careers and thrive?
3 skills for 2025, thanks to AI
Here are three skills that will likely be key this year:
Enhanced collaboration
AI’s impact is only as strong as the people behind it. Successful integration demands not just tech adoption but also strong human collaboration. In 2025, your workforce could effectively double with the addition of AI agents, making it essential to move beyond surface-level technology use to fostering stronger team dynamics. As employees begin to work with AI agents on more complex challenges, they won’t want to navigate this journey alone. That’s why this year, enhancing collaboration among teams and individuals will be just as critical as seamlessly integrating digital workers into workforce strategies.
The more we create shared experiences to explore AI, the more likely people will be to continue leveraging it in their day-to-day work. Organizations should be intentional about offering ongoing, interactive opportunities to help their people connect around this ever-evolving technology.
As companies consider how to use AI in new ways, it’s just as important to challenge employees to collaborate in new ways. Continue reading