India has emerged as the global leader in workplace AI adoption, topping EY’s 2025 AI Advantage index with a score of 53, well above the global average of 34. The country also ranks highest for Talent Health at 82, reflecting strong employee sentiment on workplace culture, rewards, and career development. These scores highlight India’s rapid integration of generative AI (GenAI) and its transformative impact on the workforce.

The EY Work Reimagined Survey covered 15,000 employees and 1,500 employers across 29 countries, including 800 employees and 50 employers from India. It found that 62% of Indian employees use GenAI daily, and 88% use it at least weekly. Employees report significant benefits: 86% say it boosts productivity, 75% improve decision-making, and 82% enhance quality of work, closely mirroring employers’ positive assessments.

India’s AI Advantage score combines time saved, tool adoption, mindset, and skillset metrics, placing it ahead of countries like the US (33), UK (28), Singapore (24), and Finland (12). Talent Health, measuring culture (44%), rewards (32%), and development (24%), is also the highest globally. Employees report feeling trusted, empowered, and connected to their teams, with 80% noting improvements in workplace culture since 2021.

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Despite high adoption, AI learning hours remain limited. Most employees spend fewer than 40 hours per year on AI upskilling, though those investing 81+ hours save 15 hours weekly compared to 7 hours for low-learning peers. Higher learning correlates with lower attrition risk, highlighting the link between skilling, productivity, and employee retention.

Reward expectations are evolving, with 40% of employees prioritizing bonuses, 33% flexible schedules, and 32% cost-of-living-aligned compensation. Employers, while recognizing rewards, are increasingly emphasizing skill-building initiatives, especially in AI, highlighting an alignment gap in perceptions of satisfaction versus priorities.

The survey underscores India’s leadership in AI-driven workplace transformation, combining rapid technology adoption with positive employee engagement. While learning gaps remain, structured skilling, strong culture, and evolving reward strategies position India as a global benchmark for workforce adaptation in the era of AI.

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