71% of employees expect role changes as AI adoption outpaces training
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Mumbai: Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in workplaces is moving faster than corporate training programmes, with 71 per cent of professionals expecting their roles to change over the next few years as new tools and workflows become mainstream, according to a report.
The report by Genius HRTech, conducted in partnership with Digipoll, highlights a significant gap between AI adoption and employee training, leaving professionals to navigate rapidly evolving job responsibilities. The findings are based on an online survey of 1,704 professionals across sectors, conducted in November 2025.
One of the clearest gaps identified is training: 61 per cent of respondents said their organisations have not provided adequate guidance on effective AI usage, while only 37 per cent reported receiving proper training.
This lack of structured support influences employees’ perception of AI adoption. 55 per cent of respondents believe AI adoption is driven by necessity, whereas 37 per cent feel it is trend-driven rather than need-based, the report noted.
The survey also highlighted a deeper shift in workforce expectations: 71 per cent of professionals anticipate significant changes in their roles or responsibilities within the next 2–3 years due to AI integration, reflecting both anticipation and uncertainty.
Despite this, adoption is already widespread. 67 per cent of respondents have started using AI tools to simplify or automate daily work, demonstrating the rapid integration of the technology across roles.
The transition, however, is not entirely smooth. 69 per cent of respondents said AI has simplified their work processes, but 25 per cent reported it added complexity, indicating that while AI reduces repetitive tasks, it can introduce new challenges for some employees.
Trust remains a key concern: only 49 per cent of professionals said they trust AI-generated insights without manual verification, 36 per cent do not trust them, and 15 per cent said trust varies depending on the task.
Commenting on the findings, RP Yadav, chairman and managing director of Genius HRTech, said: “AI is no longer a distant concept, but it is now shaping daily workflows across industries. While professionals value the efficiency it brings, they also expect companies to equip them with the right training and clarity. The future workplace will thrive only when human intelligence and AI complement each other, not compete.”
With PTI inputs