A recent LinkedIn report states that 98% of Indian business leaders support AI (artificial intelligence) adoption in 2025 but HRs are unable to find individuals with the right skills.

Indian employers find that at least 50% of job applications fail to meet minimum qualifications. This indicates a significant mismatch between applicant skills and job requirements. In addition, it suggests either a lack of applicant attention to job details or a desperate search for employment.

The report said, “Finding candidates with the right technical (61 per cent) and soft skills (57 per cent) remains their biggest hiring challenge”.

LinkedIn in the report said, “HR professionals in India also state they receive too many applications (47 per cent) from candidates who are not a fit for the role (41 per cent) and are hiring more selectively in 2025. More than half of HR professionals in India say they would only consider reaching out to (55 per cent) and hiring (54 per cent) candidates who meet 80% or more of job qualifications”.

Every learning and development professional surveyed confirms the equal importance of soft and technical skills. According to a global survey of 1,271 recruiting professionals across 23 countries, 48% of Indian leaders prioritise investing in AI training and development.

Ruchee Anand, India Country Head, Talent & Learning Solutions, LinkedIn said “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”.

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/linkedin-report-says-98-indian-business-leaders-back-ai-adoption-hrs-unable-to-find-skilled-talent-101740651770354.html