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LinkedIn estimates that by 2030, AI will be responsible for a 65% shift in job skills

Currently, humanity is experiencing the most developed AI period ever. A decade ago, we could not have predicted the speed at which the world, and the workplace in particular, would change today. Now, it is anticipated that by 2030, work needs will significantly change by 65%, driven by the rapid improvements in AI.

Significant changes are already happening, according to LinkedIn's most recent study. Over the past two years, the number of job advertisements in India that mention artificial intelligence or generative intelligence has increased by more than a factor of 2.5. In India, applications for job postings mentioning AI or Gen AI have increased by 2.1 times over the same period, exceeding the growth of listings that do not mention AI.

98% of professionals in India are enthusiastic about incorporating AI into their jobs, according to LinkedIn's research. Many people (75%) and workers (78%), are keen to use AI to handle difficult job conditions. Business leaders are relying on HR and recruitment teams to help with the shift as they prepare their employees for the impending changes. 92% of talent professionals in India reported that, over the past year, their position has changed to be more strategic, particularly in talent acquisition.

AI is anticipated to play a key role in reducing workloads and freeing up HR professionals' time to focus on strategic initiatives. In the next five years, 80% of HR professionals believe that AI will be a tool that will help them. They will be able to focus on the strategic and interpersonal parts of their jobs, such as improving relationships with candidates and coworkers and undertaking creative and strategic projects, thanks to the technical support they will receive (39%).

A new era of work is beginning, and AI is altering everything from our workplaces and teams to the fundamental nature of job-seeking and hiring. Skills will be the lynchpin of an AI-powered workplace, according to HR professionals, who are at the forefront of this revolution. Business executives ought to take advantage of this opportunity to think about the competencies their teams will require in the future. With AI as a tool, HR professionals can concentrate on streamlining repetitive tasks, delving deeper into valuable, people-centric responsibilities, and making sure their companies have the right talent in place to succeed, according to Ruchee Anand, Senior Director, of Talent and Learning Solution at LinkedIn India.

LinkedIn recently started a trial of generative AI capabilities within Recruiter and Learning Hub, starting with a restricted group of customers, to help organizations adapt to the changing work landscape. Over the years, it is intended to gradually make these features available to all users.