Around 59 per cent of employees in India are confident in their ability to adapt and utilise artificial intelligence (AI) tools, indicating that there is likely to be widespread acceptance of AI at work next year, a report showed on Wednesday.
According to a report by global hiring platform Indeed, only 19 per cent of surveyed employers have already implemented or are in the process of implementing next-generation technologies such as Generative AI at the workplace in 2024. This suggests that there is room for growth in the adoption of AI technologies by businesses.
The report also highlighted the importance of ethical AI principles in the successful adoption of AI by employers. 42 per cent of respondents believe that following ethical guidelines for AI should be an integral part of employers’ strategies.
Furthermore, employers expressed their intentions to increase human-AI collaboration (37 per cent) and invest in reskilling and upskilling their workforce (25 per cent) to meet the growing skill demand.
Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales at Indeed India, emphasized the diverse landscape of expertise sought after by employers, ranging from data analysts and software engineers to sales engineers, project managers, and designers.
In terms of the skills in demand, employees showed a strong focus on generative AI skills (27 per cent) and programming languages (22 per cent). Employers, on the other hand, were more interested in hiring professionals with expertise in cybersecurity (37 per cent) and data science and analytics (29 per cent).
The report also highlighted the importance of aligning workplace strategies with the expectations of Generation Z employees. According to the report, a majority of Gen Z employees prefer workplaces that offer flexible work arrangements (38 per cent), purpose-driven work (23 per cent), and technology-driven environments (18 per cent).
The findings of this report indicate that Indian employees are ready to embrace AI, but there is still progress to be made in terms of its implementation by employers. It is crucial for businesses to consider ethical AI principles, invest in upskilling their workforce, and align their strategies with the expectations of the younger generation.
Overall, the report suggests that AI will continue to play a significant role in the Indian workforce, and employers should be prepared to adapt to this technological shift.
Please note: The information provided in this article is based on a report by Indeed and does not reflect the views of the news agency.
