Synopsis
A recent report indicates that 98% of business leaders in India are prioritizing AI adoption as a crucial business strategy for 2025. The demand for both technical and soft skills is on the rise, while challenges in finding qualified candidates persist.Key Takeaways
- 98% of leaders prioritize AI adoption for 2025.
- Technical and soft skills are increasingly sought after.
- 84% consider skill development a top priority.
- AI tools can expedite hiring processes.
- Recruiters face challenges in finding qualified candidates.
New Delhi, Feb 27 (NationPress) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer merely a trendy term -- it has evolved into a crucial business strategy for organizations in India, with 98 percent of business executives prioritizing AI implementation for 2025, as stated in a recent report.
Technical competencies such as software development and AI knowledge are in great demand, alongside essential soft skills like communication and problem-solving. The report from LinkedIn reveals that over 60 percent of HR professionals in India believe that AI-driven tools can significantly expedite and simplify the hiring process.
“AI is transforming how we recruit and nurture talent, but the true advantage lies not just in adopting AI -- it’s about leveraging it effectively for the business,” commented Ruchee Anand, India Country Head, Talent and Learning Solutions at LinkedIn.
She emphasized that companies invest heavily in AI technologies without possessing the right talent to realize their full potential, thus turning a transformative opportunity into a missed one. Approximately 84 percent consider skill enhancement a top priority for 2025.
As AI becomes increasingly embedded in workplaces, organizations are emphasizing the upskilling of their workforce, particularly in AI education and vital soft skills such as collaboration and communication.
Furthermore, all learning and development (L&D) professionals surveyed in India concur that soft skills are becoming equally important as technical expertise.
Nevertheless, despite the swift push for AI integration, attracting skilled talent remains a considerable hurdle, according to the report.
It noted that recruiters in India face challenges in locating candidates with the appropriate combination of AI and interpersonal skills. Around 54 percent of HR professionals report that only half or fewer of job applications fulfill all necessary qualifications.
Many recruiters indicate that they receive an overwhelming number of applications from individuals who are not suitable for the positions.
“To break this cycle, businesses must adopt a skills-first hiring approach -- while AI is the instrument that drives innovation, it’s human skills such as creativity, communication, and collaboration that will enable companies to stay ahead of the curve,” Anand remarked.
More than half of HR professionals in India now prefer to recruit candidates who satisfy at least 80 percent of job qualifications. This trend reflects a shift towards prioritizing quality over quantity in the recruitment process, the report noted.
