Indian workforce prefers AI over salary: Study

ARTIFICIAL intelligence is increasingly shaping the way Indians work, sometimes even more than traditional motivators such as salary or workplace stress, according to Indeed's 2025 Workplace Trends Report, released October 6.

- VISMAY BASU @ New Delhi

The global job-search platform found that 71% of Indian workers now use AI to solve problems, plan careers, or even test ideas. AI has evolved into a trusted work companion that helps employees think more strategically and make better decisions. The survey, which included 3,872 respondents across 14 industries, comprised 1,288 employers and 2,584 employees, offering a snapshot of workforce. One key finding was the rise of "skill nomadism", where workers frequently change roles and acquire new skills to stay employable.