AI Talent Report
The future isn’t just AI – it’s deeply human. When we talk about AI, we’re talking about the people behind it and in front of it. Because every transformation succeeds or fails on one thing – business and people readiness.
Why AI Talent matters
Startups and global tech teams aren’t just building products anymore. They’re building AI-powered operating systems. The race for AI talent today is the race for the technology of tomorrow, and the teams you build now will define the innovations of the future.
Scaling with Vertex AI takes more than tech
You need developers, ML engineers, and AI-literate leaders to deliver impact. But this isn’t just a technology challenge to solve, it’s a talent one. Understanding the tool is just half the equation. The other? Navigating a talent landscape where skills can be scarce and highly valued.
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The AI Talent bottleneck
But scaling teams and integrating AI at speed is a major challenge for CTOs, CPOs, and tech leaders worldwide.
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16% of tech leaders report hiring senior AI/ML talent as their top challenge.
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19% say technical debt is slowing delivery.
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The biggest AI adoption blockers: stack integration (29%) and poor data availability (21%)
AI Talent Solutions with Salt (how we help)
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AI Talent Acquisition
Salt Recruitment
Find and secure the AI experts your business needs. From direct hire to contract roles, locally or globally. We connect you with top-tier talent who can drive and scale your needs. -
AI Talent Management
Salt: X Workforce Strategy
Beyond hiring, we help you structure, onboard, and retain AI talent. Our approach ensures your teams stay motivated, productive, and aligned with your business goals while reducing turnover. -
Strategic Guidance
Salt AI Advisory
We don’t just fill roles. We help you align AI skills with your business objectives. From team design to capability planning, we ensure your AI initiatives translate into measurable impact.
AI Talent Insights hub
February 27, 2026
AI is transforming every industry, and the organisations winning right now are those investing in the talent, skills and structures needed to use it.
The real differentiator?
Hiring AI-ready talent that can deliver measurable business impact.
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