AI adoption is poised to disrupt up to 28% of back-office and data roles in India within three years, as 45% of organizations face digital skills shortages.
Companies are not prepared for workforce transformation
May 24, 2026
01:45 pm
What's the storyArtificial Intelligence (AI) is set to disrupt 28% of back-office roles and 24% of data roles in India over the next three years, a new study by SHRM has found.
The report highlights that while companies recognize the need for AI skills, they are not adequately prepared to implement workforce transformation on a large scale.
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