Indian Gen-Z workers believe AI skills will boost their careers
Seven in 10 Gen-Z professionals in India believe that artificial intelligence (AI) skills will help them progress in their careers. AI-skilled members in India increased by 14 times in June 2023 compared to January 2016. This growth puts India in the top 5 countries for AI talent increase, alongside Singapore, Finland, Ireland, and Canada, according to LinkedIn’s first-ever global 'Future of Work: State of Work @AI' report.
Over the past year, 43 percent of the Indian workforce has witnessed increased AI usage in their workplaces. This surge has prompted 60 percent of all workers and 71 percent of Gen Z professionals in India to recognize that acquiring AI skills could enhance career prospects. Further, two in three Indians say they will learn at least one digital skill in 2023, with AI and Machine Learning being among the top skills they want to learn.
"With India's top executives endorsing the potency of interpersonal skills in the age of AI, we're entering an era that values more fulfilling, human-centric work," said Ashutosh Gupta, Country Manager at LinkedIn India. "To seize the moment, leaders must solidify their commitment to skills-first hiring because prioritizing potential over pedigree can expand talent pools, boost upskilling, and build agility in their workforce," he added.
In 2022, the growth in hiring AI talent has outpaced overall hiring in APAC. For India, 2023 promises continued growth for AI hiring, with half of India's top executives aiming to upskill or hire AI talent this year. About 57 percent of executives are planning to enhance AI use in their organizations next year. Around 91 percent of Indian executives also believe soft skills have become more important than ever. The emphasis on soft skills such as creativity and communications in the age of AI is particularly strong in India, with 91 percent of top executives recognizing their increased importance, surpassing the global average of 72 percent.
Over the past year, 43 percent of the Indian workforce has witnessed increased AI usage in their workplaces. This surge has prompted 60 percent of all workers and 71 percent of Gen Z professionals in India to recognize that acquiring AI skills could enhance career prospects. Further, two in three Indians say they will learn at least one digital skill in 2023, with AI and Machine Learning being among the top skills they want to learn.
"With India's top executives endorsing the potency of interpersonal skills in the age of AI, we're entering an era that values more fulfilling, human-centric work," said Ashutosh Gupta, Country Manager at LinkedIn India. "To seize the moment, leaders must solidify their commitment to skills-first hiring because prioritizing potential over pedigree can expand talent pools, boost upskilling, and build agility in their workforce," he added.
In 2022, the growth in hiring AI talent has outpaced overall hiring in APAC. For India, 2023 promises continued growth for AI hiring, with half of India's top executives aiming to upskill or hire AI talent this year. About 57 percent of executives are planning to enhance AI use in their organizations next year. Around 91 percent of Indian executives also believe soft skills have become more important than ever. The emphasis on soft skills such as creativity and communications in the age of AI is particularly strong in India, with 91 percent of top executives recognizing their increased importance, surpassing the global average of 72 percent.
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