A recent report revealed that approximately 59% of employees in India are confident in their capacity to adapt to and utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools, signaling a widespread acceptance of AI in workplaces anticipated for the coming year.
However, the report by global hiring platform Indeed highlighted that only 19% of surveyed employers have initiated or are in the process of integrating advanced technologies like Generative AI into their workplaces by 2024.
To effectively embrace AI, employers recognize the importance of adhering to ethical AI principles, a sentiment echoed by 42% of respondents. Additionally, strategies such as fostering human-AI collaboration (37%) and reskilling/upskilling the workforce (25%) to meet evolving skill demands are deemed crucial.
Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales at Indeed India, emphasized the diverse expertise sought after by employers, citing the prevalence of roles like data analysts, software engineers, sales engineers, project managers, and designers.
The tech industry's focus this year primarily centered on acquiring Generative AI skills (27%) and programming languages (22%) among employees, while employers sought skills such as cybersecurity (37%) and data science and analytics (29%) in their hires.
Looking ahead to 2024, aligning workplace strategies with the expectations of Generation Z employees emerges as a significant priority for employers. The report highlighted Gen Z's preferences for flexible work arrangements (38%), purpose-driven work (23%), and technology-driven environments (18%) within their workplaces. Understanding and meeting these preferences will be crucial for creating appealing workplace environments for the incoming workforce.
(With Agency Inputs)
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