How Leaders Can Close the AI Readiness Gap

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Diana Scott, leader of the Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, is joined by Robin Erickson, head of human capital research, and Matt Maloof, human capital researcher, to discuss insights from The Reimagined Workplace 2026 : Adopting AI Today, Poised for Tomorrow . They explore how organizations are assessing and accelerating AI maturity, why most remain in early stages of adoption, and what it takes to build AI fluency across the workforce. The conversation also examines the evolving balance between hybrid and onsite work ; the growing importance of flexibility in total rewards ; and how leaders can address talent, retention, and well-being challenges while reimagining the workplace. More from The Conference Board: The Reimagined Workplace 2026: Adopting AI Today, Poised for Tomorrow CHROs Navigating Uncertainty to Drive Growth Enhancing Employee Engagement: 5 Often-Forgotten Fundamentals Off-Site, Out of Mind? Overcoming the Downsides of Hybrid Work

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How Leaders Can Close the AI Readiness Gap is an episode from CEO Perspectives by The Conference Board.

This episode is 27:22 long.

This episode was published on Apr 20, 2026.

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