LinkedIn report says 98% Indian business leaders back AI adoption, HRs unable to find skilled talent

A new report released by LinkedIn has found that 98 per cent of business leaders in India have set adoption of artificial intelligence as a strategic priority in 2025. “However, finding talent with the right skills remains a challenge,” the report said. The research showed that 54 per cent of HR professionals in India report receiving only half or lower job applications that meet the required qualifications. This shows that job seekers are applying to jobs without paying much attention to the requirements or they're trying their best to find employment.

“Finding candidates with the right technical (61 per cent) and soft skills (57 per cent) remains their biggest hiring challenge,” the report said. It added that the toughest-to-find skills are technical/IT skills like software development, engineering, AI skills and soft skills like communication and problem-solving.

“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,” LinkedIn said in its report.