Over 90% Indian companies hinge on refining employees' skills to thrive in AI era: LinkedIn report

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LinkedIn's new AI feature will make it easier to draft your first message According to the LinkedIn's latest ‘Workplace Learning Report’, companies in India are focussing on enhancing employees’ skills for greater confidence and job security by offering online training and development programmes. As many as 54% of the firms are providing opportunities for hands-on experimentation with Gen AI tools.

Companies now value candidates with not just AI expertise, but also soft skills and a capacity for learning. The research showed that soft skills like critical thinking and problem-solving are amongst the top five skills that hiring managers in India consider the most important in the era of AI.

AI in India: Jobs evolved, not erased - opportunity and reskilling key "Last year, we saw a 21x surge in job postings mentioning ChatGPT or GPT on LinkedIn, reflecting the growing demand for tech skills as businesses explored AI. This year, we are seeing a pronounced shift towards skills - both technical and soft skills - to thrive in the era of AI.

With skills for jobs globally expected to change 68% by 2030, we are seeing a greater emphasis on learning both technical and soft skills with a majority of employers surveyed agreeing that this balance will be critical for organisations to succeed in the age of AI," Ruchee Anand, Senior Director - Talent, Learning and Engagement Solutions, LinkedIn India said. AI tools aid professionals in job discovery, career growth: Report LinkedIn's report also highlighted that 48% of India’s hiring managers are providing career progression opportunities to their existing employees.