88% Indian workers see upskilling as integral to career growth, says new report

A new survey by Pearson Skills Outlook reveals that 88% of Indian workers believe they need to keep relearning and training throughout their careers to remain relevant to employers. Employers are catering to this need, with 75% of those surveyed claiming their employers offer skilling as a benefit, and 92% of those take advantage of these services. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, data processing and coding are the top skills that will be attractive for Indian employers in the next few years. The survey, based on 4,000 people in various countries, also highlights that human skills such as decision-making and problem-solving currently dominate the top skills needed for career advancement.