Metro India News | mumbai

Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption at workplaces is moving faster than corporate training efforts, with 71 per cent of professionals expecting significant changes in their roles over the next few years as AI-driven tools and workflows become mainstream, according to a new report.

The report by Genius HRTech highlights a growing gap between the pace of AI integration and the preparedness of employees to use these technologies effectively. As organisations increasingly deploy AI solutions, many professionals feel they are being left to adapt on their own, creating uncertainty around evolving job responsibilities.

Based on an online survey of 1,704 professionals across sectors conducted in November 2025, the Genius HRTech–Digipoll report points to training as one of the most critical shortcomings. About 61 per cent of respondents said their organisations have not provided adequate guidance on using AI effectively, while only 37 per cent reported receiving proper training support.

This lack of structured training appears to shape how employees perceive AI adoption within their functions. While 55 per cent believe AI is being adopted out of necessity to improve efficiency and productivity, 37 per cent feel the push towards AI is driven more by trends than actual business needs.

AI usage is already widespread, with 67 per cent of professionals saying they have begun using AI tools to simplify or automate parts of their daily work. This rapid adoption underscores how deeply AI is embedding itself into routine workflows across industries.

However, the transition is not without challenges. While 69 per cent of respondents said AI has simplified their work processes, 25 per cent felt it has added complexity, suggesting that new tools can sometimes introduce additional layers of work or learning.

Trust in AI-generated outputs also remains limited. Only 49 per cent of professionals said they trust AI insights without manual cross-checking, while 36 per cent expressed distrust and 15 per cent said trust depends on the nature of the task.