Human skills, AI and the future of work

Part of the AI Sprint: six weeks of events across Guernsey, 1 October to 12 November 2026.

What this session is

For business leaders, the question is no longer whether AI will reshape work. It already has. The real question is what it takes to lead, and to build a workforce that will maximise the value of AI and humans alongside each other.

The World Economic Forum predicts that seven of the ten fastest rising in demand skills are Human Skills: creative thinking, resilience, curiosity, self awareness, systems thinking. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has said as much publicly: as AI eliminates roles, skills like emotional intelligence and communication become more vital, not less.

People, teams and organisations across the world are relying on AI generated outputs, often without questioning them and so we are seeing a form of cognitive offloading setting in. There is the erosion of the very skills that matter most for long term performance, such as judgement, critical thinking, and problem solving.

The impact on the next generation is critical. There are 65 million young people unemployed globally, and 35% of entry level roles now demand more than ten new, traditionally senior Human Skills. Younger talent adopts AI tools faster than any generation before them, yet we are seeing AI perform the tasks that juniors used to do, the ones that teach them analysis, judgement and problem solving. So our junior employees are losing the very learning opportunities that built those capabilities in previous generations. AI is increasing the need for Human Skills whilst eroding the opportunities that develop them.

Organisations cannot afford to overlook this rapid workplace transformation. The firms not ready for the change will experience reduced productivity, weaker engagement, lower retention, diminished client satisfaction and a thinning leadership pipeline, all of which compound into real revenue loss. Drawing on global research, Emily Gill, Top 50 UK Women in Tech winner, TEDx speaker, and Co-founder of Award-Winning Ed-Tech Company LEVRA, will examine challenges sitting at the intersection of AI + Human interaction. Emily will explore where we should be using AI and where we should be preserving our unique human capabilities to give business leaders a practical way of thinking about the future of work.

Who it is for
Business leaders and decision-makers responsible for building teams and workforce strategy in the age of AI.

What you will leave with

• A clear framework for deciding where AI should lead and where human skills need to be protected
• An understanding of why human skills are becoming more valuable, not less, as AI adoption grows
• Practical thinking on how to develop the next generation of talent without losing the on-the-job learning AI is starting to replace

What to prepare

Nothing to bring. Registration is from 8.30am where a light breakfast will be available.

About the host

GTA University Centre has promoted lifelong learning across Guernsey since 1996, helping islanders gain professional and academic qualifications alongside 300+ courses spanning finance, leadership, digital skills and more. GTA works with individuals and organisations across every sector of local industry to deliver the training Guernsey needs.

About the AI Sprint

The Guernsey AI Sprint is an island-wide programme, led by the G8, bringing together businesses, organisations, and individuals to explore, learn, and act on artificial intelligence. From October 1st to November 12th, we'll run workshops, talks, hackathons, and hands-on challenges designed to move Guernsey from AI curiosity to AI confidence.

Whatever your starting point, there is something on the programme for you.

See the full programme and book other sessions: ai-sprint.gg

Questions about this event? Email admin@gta.gg