Indeed, reports Indian employers are confident AI will fuel job growth

New Delhi: Indeed’s global survey unveils insights on AI’s impact at work, revealing perspectives of employers and jobseekers on its usage in recruitment, including expectations and concerns.

According to the survey, Indian employers are optimistic about the role of AI with over 85% expecting AI to create new jobs in 1-5 years. A majority of jobseekers (63%) are also excited about the potential impact, with 53% agreeing AI is likely to create more jobs. This optimism from jobseekers stems from the belief that AI is likely to:

• Make work more productive and manageable (86%)
• Help jobseekers acquire new skills or improve skills (85%)
• Enable jobseekers to focus on more complex, important tasks (47%)
• Help in getting hired for skills and potential rather than just experience (43%)

Employers also believe that AI could improve the nature of employees’ tasks (85%) and improve job security and opportunities for career development for their employees (77%).

Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales, Indeed India said, “This new survey brings encouraging news that jobseekers are not only aware of the promise of AI but are also excited about its potential. It demonstrates that job seekers are ready to embrace AI as a force for positive change in their careers. However, employers must work together to devise frameworks that allow the effective use of in order to facilitate technological advancement.”

Indian jobseekers, while optimistic about AI, harbor concerns. Top worries include the necessity for reskilling (43%), potential job losses in their industry (29%) and ethical considerations (20%). Additional concerns involve negative impacts on work wellbeing (17%) and the possibility of bias (15%).