AI Skills Revolution: The New Edge for Employees
As AI becomes integral to productivity, Indian organisations prioritize AI skills. TeamLease Edtech CEO Shantanu Rooj highlights AI's growing role in workplace dynamics, predicting a surge in demand for AI expertise. Companies prioritize AI capabilities, shaping hiring patterns and workforce strategies toward higher-value roles.
As organisations increasingly utilize artificial intelligence to boost productivity, employees equipped with AI skills are poised to gain a competitive advantage, particularly in technology, GCCs, and BFSI sectors, according to Shantanu Rooj, founder and CEO of TeamLease Edtech.
Companies in India are firmly integrating AI into their core operations, as evidenced by recent studies suggesting that 92% of knowledge workers use AI at work. Rooj emphasizes that AI proficiency is becoming essential in India's job market, with a projected demand for over 1 million AI professionals by 2026.
The shift toward AI-influenced appraisal and career progression is accelerating, reshaping roles in software development, digital marketing, and customer support. Even as AI redefines hiring patterns, the focus remains on upskilling employees to meet the higher demands of the evolving digital landscape.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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