The EY AI Barometer 2025 surveyed the impact of AI on work and workforce in the Netherlands. The survey found that more than half of Dutch workers (57%) are actively working to improve their AI skills, but only 24% report satisfaction with the training offered by employers. This reveals a significant gap between demand for AI literacy training and the quality and relevance of available programs.
Published by: EY Netherlands (professional services and advisory firm)
Key finding: 57% of Dutch workers seek to improve AI skills; only 24% are satisfied with employer-provided training.
Context: The gap between active skill-building effort and training satisfaction indicates that workers recognize AI literacy as essential for employment but feel inadequately supported by organisational learning programs. This gap widens the knowledge divide within the workforce, as workers with access to high-quality training or self-funded learning will advance faster than peers relying on insufficient employer programs.