A recent report highlights the imminent shift in job skills due to AI’s rapid rise, with projected changes of up to 65% by 2030. LinkedIn notes a surge in job postings mentioning AI or Generative AI in India, with a 2.5x increase in the last two years, resulting in 2.1x growth in applications compared to non-AI related posts. This surge reflects a strong professional interest, as 98% of Indian workers express enthusiasm about using AI in their jobs. Many anticipate leveraging AI for career guidance (75%) and handling work challenges (78%).
Ruchee Anand from LinkedIn India emphasizes the need for businesses to evaluate current and future skill demands. AI’s integration offers HR professionals an opportunity to streamline tasks, empowering them to focus on more valuable, human-centric responsibilities. Anand suggests this adaptation will equip businesses with the necessary talent to thrive. Surveying 29,000 professionals globally, including 1,313 HR professionals, the report indicates a significant shift in HR roles. In India, 92% of talent professionals feel their roles have become more strategic, especially in talent acquisition. The report forecasts AI as a crucial tool for 80% of HR professionals globally in the next five years, enabling a shift towards strategic, human-oriented aspects of their roles. AI’s meteoric rise is reshaping job landscapes and is projected to transform skills by 65% by 2030. LinkedIn’s report underscores India’s surging AI job postings and applications, reflecting a 98% professional eagerness to harness AI’s potential. Ruchee Anand advocates for HR’s strategic adaptation to leverage AI’s efficiency, empowering deeper human-centric roles. Surveying 29,000 professionals globally, the report highlights HR’s evolving strategic role, with 92% in India embracing a more critical position in talent acquisition. As AI becomes a linchpin in HR, 80% foresee its role in nurturing human-centric aspects. This shift illuminates AI’s potential to redefine workplace dynamics, prompting a recalibration of skill requirements and HR responsibilities.
