98% of Indian Business Leaders Accelerate AI Adoption, but Talent Shortage Persists: LinkedIn
Two years on, generative AI has
evolved from a buzzword into a business essential, with leaders across India
embracing its potential. According to new research by LinkedIn, the world’s
largest professional network, 98% of business leaders in India say helping
their organizations speed up AI adoption is their strategic priority in 2025.
However, finding talent with the right skills remains a challenge.
Finding the right mix of
AI and human skills is a challenge for nearly 3 in 5 recruiters in India
LinkedIn research shows that 54% of HR professionals in India
report that only half, or fewer, of the job applications they receive meet all
required and preferred qualifications. Finding candidates with the right
technical (61%) and soft skills (57%) remains their biggest hiring challenge.
The hardest-to-find skills in India include technical/IT skills such as
software development, engineering (44%), AI skills (34%), and soft skills like
communication and problem-solving (33%).
Companies are exercising
‘selective hiring’ in 2025
HR professionals in India also state they receive too many
applications (47%) from candidates who are not fit for the role (41%), and are
hiring more selectively in 2025. More than half of HR professionals in India
say they would only consider reaching out to (55%) and hiring (54%) candidates
who meet 80% or more of job qualifications.
Ruchee
Anand, India Country Head, Talent & Learning Solutions,
LinkedIn said, “AI is reshaping how we hire and develop talent, but the real
unlock isn’t just adopting AI’s making it work for the business. Too often,
companies pour resources into AI tools without the right talent to unlock their
full potential, turning a game-changing opportunity into a missed one. To break
this cycle, businesses need to approach hiring with a skills-first mindset
because while AI will be the tool that unlocks innovation, it’s human skills
like creativity, communication, and collaboration that will help companies
truly stay ahead of change.”
Leaders are doubling down
on upskilling their workforce
More than 8 in 10 (84%) HR professionals in India rank helping
employees build new skills as a top priority for 2025, with a strong focus on
upskilling in AI (84%) and essential soft skills like communication and
collaboration (82%). This sentiment is echoed by all (100%) surveyed L&D
professionals in India who agree that soft skills (like creativity, curiosity,
and communication) are becoming just as critical as technical expertise. Nearly
half (48%) of Indian leaders also say that investing in learning and
development for AI training will be key to accelerating adoption.
LinkedIn is introducing new AI-powered tools to help recruiters
spend more time on their most impactful work
As companies navigate a cautious economic landscape, LinkedIn is
introducing new AI-powered tools to help recruiters focus on the most
strategic, people-centric tasks for their jobs:
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