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Cornell study finds upskilling picks fuel resentment among top performers

A Cornell University study examined how companies decide which employees receive training and development opportunities, finding that these allocation decisions often generate discontent, particularly among high performers who feel overlooked. The research comes as employers have been cutting training budgets while redirecting spending toward AI adoption.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-25

Workera survey: 68% of employees use AI weekly, but most lack time to upskill

A Workera report released Sept. 23 found 67.8% of surveyed employees now use AI tools beyond ChatGPT several days a week, up from about 40% a year earlier. Yet the same survey found 56.4% of employees say they have no time set aside for upskilling, and many lack materials or ways to measure their skills. The survey polled 1,000 salaried US employees at companies with 5,000+ staff in July 2026, compared against a March 2025 baseline.

zdnet.com · 2026-09-23