Companies are dramatically ramping up AI training for mid‑ and senior‑level staff, reflecting a strategic shift toward internal talent development. In FY25, the share of mid‑level employees receiving training more than doubled to 35 %, while senior‑level training demand also surged year‑on‑year, underscoring a focus on building resilient leadership pipelines to navigate AI‑driven disruption .
The push is industry‑wide, with nearly half of organisations prioritising AI and GenAI upskilling in the IT/ITeS sector, followed by significant participation from manufacturing, BFSI, and healthcare. Technical upskilling now extends beyond IT teams, as AI becomes integral to operations, customer experience, risk management, and strategy, prompting firms to embed AI skills across all functions .
Mid‑career professionals are spearheading this transformation, with 56 % expressing a strong desire for additional training to stay future‑ready—well ahead of younger workers. Nearly half of mid‑career respondents feel confident navigating AI‑integrated workplaces, and many are already using AI tools in hands‑on roles, from blue‑collar tasks to strategic decision‑making .
To sustain momentum, organisations are adopting data‑driven, experiential learning approaches. Quarterly skills‑gap assessments, AI‑powered labs, and real‑world hackathons enable continuous, performance‑based upskilling, while leadership teams centralise AI insight to guide strategy and foster a culture of experimentation. This holistic focus on people, technology, and mindset ensures that AI innovation translates into measurable business impact .
