The Urgent Case for Business Intelligence
The business world is changing fast. Are you keeping pace? The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 shows a clear trend. Companies that embrace Business Intelligence (BI) will thrive. Those that don’t? They risk being left behind. This isn’t just speculation. The data is clear.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
AI and Big Data skills are booming. Over 90% of employers in the top 10 industries expect to use these skills more. This is not a trend; it is a fundamental shift.
Analytical thinking is critical. Seven out of ten companies see it as an essential core skill. Your organisation needs this skill to succeed.
Technology is transforming businesses. 86% of employers expect AI and information processing to transform their operations by 2030. This is a massive disruption, and you must prepare for it.
The demand for AI skills is surging. Since the release of Chat GPT in November 2022, investment flows into AI have increased nearly eightfold.
Wages are changing. More than half of employers (52%) expect to allocate more revenue to wages by 2030. This is due to the increased value of data-related skills.
The Risk of Inaction
What happens if your organisation ignores these trends? The report paints a stark picture:
Skills Gaps Will Cripple You. The report states that skills gaps are the top barrier to transformation for most industries. Without BI, you will not identify the skills your company needs and cannot fill these gaps.
Missed Opportunities. 49% of organisations plan to re-orient their business towards new opportunities created by AI. If you lag on BI, you will miss out. You will not have the data to understand where to focus your resources.
Talent Will Go Elsewhere. Companies that do not value data-driven insights will lose talent. Workers with BI skills will prefer to work where their knowledge is appreciated and developed.
Cost-Reduction Exercises 9% of firms in the Chemical and Advanced Materials sector plan to review wage costs to cut expenses, so you might be left behind if you don’t adapt to market rates.
Increased costs of AI products and services will be a challenge.
The Smart Path Forward
Adopting BI is not just about technology. It is a strategic imperative. Here is what your organisation should do:
Invest in BI Skills Now. The report shows that 69% of employers are hiring people with AI skills. Start upskilling your current employees and also hire new people.
Make Data-Driven Decisions. Use BI tools to gain insights from your data. This will help you to identify and seize new opportunities. You can also tackle any challenges.
Embrace a Culture of Learning. The report emphasises lifelong learning. Invest in ongoing training for your workforce to keep their skills sharp and adaptable.
Don’t just automate: augment. The report states that technology should be focused on enhancing rather than substituting human capabilities.
Focus on reskilling and upskilling with the majority of employers planning to do so.
The Choice is Yours
The Future of Jobs Report is clear. The time for half-measures is over. Your organisation must act decisively. Adopting BI is not optional; it is essential for survival and growth.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Start your BI journey now and secure your organization’s future.
References
World Economic Forum. (2025). Future of Jobs Report 2025.
