As AI rapidly changes the workforce landscape, businesses are facing a critical challenge: how to adapt to the AI revolution while keeping pace with cybersecurity threats. According to IBM’s 2024 report, 83% of organizations lack the AI-skilled workforce necessary to meet the demand for new technologies. To stay competitive, businesses must rethink how they hire, train, and develop their workforce or risk falling behind.
Ash Geria, CEO of Employvision, explains, “The AI revolution isn’t just about technology—it’s also about people. Companies that don’t adapt their AI workforce strategies now will struggle to compete in the next decade.”
The Workforce Shift: AI & Cybersecurity’s Impact on Hiring in 2025
The World Economic Forum projects a significant workforce shift by 2025:
- 97 million new jobs will be created in AI, cybersecurity, and automation, while 85 million roles will be displaced.
- The demand for cybersecurity professionals will increase by 31%, far outpacing most other industries.
- Only 20% of graduates currently have hands-on AI and data science training, further deepening the talent gap.
With these seismic shifts taking place, companies will face a severe skills gap, struggling to find qualified candidates. But there’s hope: SynergyXPO 2025, launching on March 20, 2025, is designed to help businesses overcome these workforce challenges and evolve their recruitment and workforce strategies.
How Companies Can Prepare: SynergyXPO 2025
SynergyXPO 2025 is a virtual summit and hiring expo aimed at addressing workforce disruptions in AI and cybersecurity. This one-day event will focus on:
AI & Cybersecurity Hiring: The Talent Pipeline Solution
Companies are struggling to source qualified AI and cybersecurity professionals. SynergyXPO 2025 will offer a direct pipeline to top-tier talent, featuring:
- Pre-vetted AI, data science, and cybersecurity candidates ready for immediate hire.
- AI-powered job matching to accelerate the recruitment process.
- Live hiring sessions with talent from 15+ countries.
Ash Geria highlights, “The hiring process for AI and cybersecurity roles is broken—companies are losing time and resources searching for talent that isn’t easy to find. SynergyXPO gives them a faster, more efficient way to connect with the right candidates.”
C-Level Leadership Discussions: The Future of AI Workforces
It’s not just about recruitment—companies must prepare for how AI will impact leadership, cybersecurity risks, and workforce readiness. The summit will feature C-level leadership discussions on:
- AI skills companies need to prioritize for long-term success.
- How automation and cybersecurity risks will reshape hiring demands.
- Strategies to bridge the gap between university education and real-world AI skills.
Ash Geria emphasizes, “Companies aren’t just facing a hiring crisis—they’re facing a workforce transformation crisis. It’s not enough to fill roles today; leaders need to prepare for how AI will impact their teams in the future.”
A Critical Moment for Workforce Strategy
With AI adoption accelerating globally, businesses that fail to adapt will face significant challenges in the next five years. SynergyXPO 2025 provides a comprehensive blueprint for success, helping companies:
- Hire smarter and faster in AI and cybersecurity.
- Develop leadership skills to manage an AI-powered workforce.
- Prepare for the job creation and automation risks AI will bring.
As we approach 2025, it’s crucial for organizations to rethink their hiring and workforce development strategies or risk being left behind in the evolving AI and cybersecurity landscape.
