How Many Filipino Employees Get AI Training?

By Mikael Borres

The 2026 State of HR report reveals that only 35% of Filipino employees receive role-specific AI upskilling.

Despite a growing number of Filipino employees using artificial intelligence (AI) in their work tasks, only 35% surveyed said they receive role-specific AI upskilling training from their employers, according to the 2026 State of HR Report.

29% of respondents said their employer did not provide role-specific AI upskilling training, while 36% were not sure if their organization offered such programs.

The 2026 State of HR Report, conducted and published by human resource platform Sprout Solutions and behavioural change consultancy firm BS Work, studied the experiences and sentiments of 3,516 Filipino employees on how AI impacts their work and organizations.

Sprout Solutions and BS Work unveiled and released the report during the State of HR Summit 2026, held on July 8, 2026, at Dusit Thani Manila, Makati.

The finding on employee AI training does not mean organizations do not offer AI training, the report noted, suggesting that employers may only provide general training instead of role-specific programs. The lack of visibility and awareness of such programs within organizations can also be a factor in this result.

How Are Filipinos Using AI at Work?

27% of study respondents said they utilize AI for tasks related to “Communication and Interaction,” tasks in which someone uses AI to “draft, summarize, and improve written and verbal communication.”

23% said they utilize AI for “Information Processing,” which means “using AI to find, organize, and synthesize information faster than manual research.”

Other reasons for employees using AI include Thinking & Decision-Making, Computer and Digital Tasks, Management and Coordination, Service and Care Tasks, Creative and Content Creation, and Physical and Operational Tasks.

Which Industries Are Adopting AI?

The report found that Construction, Transportation and Storage, and Human Health and Social Work are the three industries with the highest proportion of companies adopting AI. These industries have AI adoption rates exceeding 86%.

The three industries with the lowest AI adoption rates are the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and Manufacturing. These industries’ AI adoption rates are in the 70-75% range.

In the middle of the pack, which have rates between 75% and 86%, are: Wholesale and Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance Activities, Accommodation and Food Services, Real Estate Activities, Information and Communication, Administrative and Support Services, and Education.

Which Employees Are Using AI the Most?

Over 95% of roles in Software Development have AI usage in their job function, the report discovered.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of Filipino employees receive role-specific AI upskilling training from their employers?

According to the 2026 State of HR Report by Sprout Solutions and BS Work, only 35% of Filipino employees receive role-specific AI upskilling training, while 29% report none and 36% are unsure — highlighting a gap between AI adoption and structured skills development.

What is the 2026 State of HR Report, and who published it?

The 2026 State of HR Report is a workforce study by HR platform Sprout Solutions and behavioral change consultancy BS Work, examining how 3,516 Filipino employees use AI at work. It was released at the State of HR Summit 2026 on July 8, 2026, in Makati.

Which industries in the Philippines have the highest AI adoption rates?

Construction, Transportation and Storage, and Human Health and Social Work have the highest AI adoption rates among Philippine industries, exceeding 86%, per the 2026 State of HR Report. Arts and Entertainment, Professional and Technical Services, and Manufacturing report the lowest rates, between 70% and 75%.

Which job roles have the highest and lowest AI adoption in the Philippines?

Software Development has the highest AI adoption, with over 95% of roles using the technology, followed by Program and Project Management at 87.8% and Human Resources at 85.9%. Healthcare Services has the lowest adoption rate, at 66.9%, according to the report.

How does AI use affect Filipino employees' stress levels and job security?

Filipino employees who use AI daily report working faster, producing more output, and experiencing less work-related stress, per the 2026 State of HR Report. Despite this, most still feel secure in their jobs, though many worry that AI reliance could weaken their independent thinking skills.

Mikael Borres

Writer

Mikael Borres is a writer for The Business Manual, authoring articles about Philippine small businesses, economics and finance. His work with the publication has a strong focus on uplifting Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with fundamental business lessons and leadership insights.

Mikael has written pieces on evolving business trends and technology, as well as articles on branding and human resources. He also writes people-centred feature articles highlighting the work and stories of Filipino entrepreneurs and executives. He also covers events for the The Business Manual, highlighting developments in the Philippine business scene.

Mikael graduated from the University of San Carlos with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, majoring in International Relations and Foreign Service (IRFS).

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