ManpowerGroup Highlights AI Talent Gap at Mobile World Congress 2026

Event summary

  • ManpowerGroup's 2026 Talent Shortage Survey shows AI model development (20%) and AI literacy (19%) are now the hardest-to-fill skills globally.
  • 72% of employers report difficulty finding skilled talent, with scarcity evolving rather than easing.
  • ManpowerGroup and Experis will host sessions at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, focusing on workforce intelligence and AI talent needs.
  • Key events include a hyperautomation workshop and the release of The Human Edge: Global Future of Work Trends report.

The big picture

As AI shifts from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment, the technology industry's biggest challenge is no longer access to innovation but access to talent. ManpowerGroup's presence at Mobile World Congress 2026 underscores the strategic importance of workforce intelligence in an era where AI literacy and model development skills are in high demand. The company's focus on upskilling and reskilling reflects a broader industry trend toward addressing structural talent scarcity through human-centric solutions.

What we're watching

Talent Scarcity
Whether upskilling and reskilling initiatives can close the widening gap in AI-related skills.
Industry Adaptation
How technology companies will prioritize human capabilities alongside AI model development.
Workforce Trends
The pace at which hybrid superteams and rapid relearning become standard in enterprise AI adoption.

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