US workers seeking to employ AI with the support of more employers, according to D2L survey

New research from D2L shows that employers should provide opportunities for more interactive AI learning

Toronto, July 7, 2025 / PRNewswire/-D2L, Global Learning Technology Company, has released new research suggesting US workers eager to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and hopes to engage in learning with more structured support and more flexible opportunities.

D2L's annual report on skill development; Purposeful upskills: Create a workforce that is ready for the futuresurveyed nearly 1,000 full-time payroll workers. US.

The survey reveals that of respondents.

• Approximately 33% of workers fear AI They may eventually replace their work.
• Most employees (69%) agree that AI will help them do their job better-65% are excited that AI will support repetitive tasks, and 68% are hoping to free up more time for strategic and creative work.
• 75% of employees say they want to complement their skills To help them move professionally over the next three years, 56% report that they are left to their devices when it comes to learning about AI.
• Most employees prefer self-paced and the convenience of learning provided by their employers – 56% are learning on their own, and 52% are taking part in employer training.
• During the training program, 45% of workers instantly identify interactive modules as the most effective For construction skills.

“As AI becomes more integrated into our work and the way we learn, it is important that workers can strengthen the right tools and resources to leverage that potential,” he said. John BakerD2L's President and CEO: “New research shows that employers can have the opportunity to support career workers and develop AI skills with a more flexible approach to upskills that can be tailored to their learning needs.”

What an employer can do

Purpose and upskills It suggests that employers will develop more technical skills and adopt a more balanced approach to talent development that can promote human potential while integrating AI into real workflows. To bridge the gap between employer investment and employee skill development, the report recommends employers.

1. Developing AI literacy programs – It helps build confidence in AI tools while strengthening human skills that AI can't replace, such as critical thinking, communication, and emotional intelligence.
2. It promotes the “human + AI” concept. It promotes open culture of experimentation, provides a safe space to test AI tools, and enables employees to understand the role of AI as enablers rather than threats.
3. Link learning to career growth. It provides transparency for employees to link their training to promotional opportunities, lateral mobility, wage increases, and employment security.
4. It adopts a flexible, interactive learning format. Removes barriers to learning by providing structured training hours during work hours and expanding financial support. Increase engagement and results with real-time AI-powered feedback and authentic ratings.

Research method

in January 2025D2L asked for a survey from the morning consultation of full-time, payroll, employed adults (n = 996). US It will help you better understand how the new AI realities are affecting your work and learning needs.

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D2L Executive Summitit's happening July 21st to 22nd, 2025in Savannah, Georgiadelve deeper into the findings of Purposeful upskills: Create a workforce that is ready for the future. Leaders of corporate learning, higher education and professional organizations can register at D2L.com.

read Purposeful upskills: Create a workforce that is ready for the future.

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