Sanderson featured in the Financial Times as UK companies plan to invest in AI

Sanderson have recently been featured in the Financial Times following new research suggesting that half of UK businesses plan to prioritise investment in artificial intelligence (AI) over hiring staff due to the decision of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ to increase employers’ tax bills.

Commentators have suggested that many companies are beginning to see more of the potential that AI can offer them in terms of productivity, and a recent poll from BCG has even revealed that 44% of responders from the 251 UK businesses surveyed are investing in AI as a priority this year.

Staff with AI skills

This rise in the use of AI has led companies to look for staff with skills related to this technology.

Our data has suggested that demand for AI engineers in the UK jumped in the first half of 2024, despite lay-offs in the wider tech sector over the preceding 18 months.

James Corcoran, head of recruitment in our Government and Defence practice went on to say “AI will replace some jobs, support some jobs and generate some jobs, it will balance itself out.”

To read the full article in the Financial Times, please click here.

If you would like to access more data around the emergence of AI related skillsets, you can download our Tech & Digital Insights Report here.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you would like to discuss the use of AI in your business, or are interested in hiring staff with skills in this area of technology.