Just Badge Research Uncovers Why Employers Can’t Find AI Talent — They Never Check for It

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses a groundbreaking study by Just Badge Inc. that reveals why employers are struggling to find artificial intelligence talent. Contrary to popular belief, the issue is not a shortage of skilled professionals but rather a failure to recognize existing skills within the workforce. The research identifies seven key skills that differentiate professionals who achieve measurable artificial intelligence outcomes from those who use artificial intelligence tools casually. These skills are not technical but are cognitive patterns practiced by millions of professionals under different job titles. The episode explores the implications of these findings for the global economy, highlighting the potential risk of 5.5 trillion dollars in global economic value due to the sustained artificial intelligence skills gap. Matthew LaCrosse, founder of Just Badge, emphasizes that the shortage is a recognition failure rather than a talent failure. The research maps each capability to its non-artificial intelligence discipline origin, providing a shared vocabulary for both employers and employees. The complete research, including diagnostic interview questions and role-specific scoring guides, is available on Just Badge's website. Just Badge is an operator-led innovation studio that builds full-stack products and artificial intelligence-powered systems for companies needing to accelerate beyond their hiring pipeline. For more information, visit Just Badge's website.