Beyond hype, AI becoming workplace reality for white-, blue-collar workers: Study
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond hype and entered workplace reality, with 34% of professionals across both white- and blue-collar roles expecting to use generative AI (GenAI) tools frequently in the near future, according to a workforce study by jobs portal Indeed According to 'The Work Ahead' report by Indeed, two in 10 blue-collar workers are already using GenAI at work.A quarter of the respondents from a sample of more than 3,000 white- and blue-collar workers across India are already anticipating the adoption of agentic AI tools and systems that can automate complex tasks, the report added.Within the sample, 43% feel confident about the technologies they expect to use in the next two to five years. The report further highlighted that nearly 49% of mid-career professionals aged 35 to 54 outpaced younger peers aged 18 to 24 in AI adoption and staying confident while navigating AI-integrated workplaces.'There's a determined confidence building across India's workforce,' said Sashi Kumar, head of Sales, Indeed India. 'The rise in interest around agentic AI signals that we are at the beginning of a transformation, one where job seekers are not just responding to change but leading it.'Additionally, 56% of mid-career professionals emphasised training and skill enhancement compared to just 41% of their younger counterparts for them to adapt to changing workflows. Notably, nearly one-third of workers expressed concern about job security if they couldn't keep up with technological changes.Industry leaders had anticipated greater adoption of AI agents alongside a greater 'co-mingling' between humans and machines.
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