.png)
Loading...
Members of The Conference Board get exclusive access to the full range of products and services that deliver Trusted Insights for What's Ahead ® including webcasts, publications, data and analysis, plus discounts to conferences and events.
03 September, 2026
Email
Linkedin
Facebook
X
Copy LinkWhile 38% of organizations are adjusting base pay to account for machine learning expertise, a significant disconnect remains. Most businesses continue to rely on a rigid salary structure, with 63% of ranges still tied to legacy job descriptions rather than the specific skills driving business value. This creates a friction point where companies are aggressively redesigning work but failing to incentivize the talent required to sustain that growth. For C-suite leaders, the path forward requires a shift in focus to address the widening AI skill gap. Only a small fraction of firms are currently using salary budgets to reward hot-skill acquisition or upskilling. To bridge this divide, leaders must move beyond standard job roles and establish clear governance that recognizes the skills creating the most significant return. The objective is to align compensation with the workforce transformation necessary for future-proofing the organization.
To prepare for AI, redesign career paths and manager development
August 07, 2026
