Udemy and Indeed report on upskilling gaps, workers ahead of employers in skill building. Disconnect arises as employees prep for future, employers focused on current job openings.

In San Francisco, Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a worldwide AI-driven skills enhancement platform, released new research in partnership with Indeed, the top job site globally, and a key job matching platform. The study, named “The Future-Proofing Instinct,” highlights a notable disparity between workers and companies. It shows that workers are actively enhancing their skills for tomorrow, yet numerous organizations are primarily concerned with filling current job vacancies. This emphasizes the evolving dynamic in the job market as employees strive to future-proof themselves while employers prioritize immediate hiring needs.