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India’s workforce is witnessing sharper workplace disruptions than the global average, even as it emerges as one of the fastest to adapt, according to a report by The Times of India.Citing the 2026 Human Progress Report by ETS ( Educational Testing Service ), TOI’s Manash Pratim Gohain reported that 86% of Indian workers experienced major workplace changes over the past year, significantly higher than the global figure of 67%.At the same time, 89% of workers in India said they are actively building new skills to remain relevant, highlighting a strong culture of continuous learning amid rapid technological shifts.The report underscores a structural shift in how job security is defined. Instead of tenure, adaptability is becoming the key determinant of employability as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes roles across industries.Nearly 98% of Indian respondents said they face at least one barrier to professional success, pointing to rising pressure to upskill. Yet, India’s Human Progress Index score stood at 114.4, well above the global average of 96.7, indicating relatively higher resilience.“Adaptability is becoming the new ‘must-have’ skill,” said Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS, as quoted by TOI.AI adoption is emerging as a key force behind workplace transformation . Indian workers estimate that over 42% of their tasks now involve AI tools, higher than global levels. Notably, 78% said they use AI primarily to stay competitive rather than by choice.The report also highlights a widening global skills gap. There is a 19-percentage-point gap between the importance of AI skills and actual proficiency levels among workers.While 88% of global employees expect employer support for upskilling, only 71% report receiving it, further intensifying pressure on individuals to self-train.Access to skill credentials remains uneven. Globally, 73% of workers want verified credentials, but only 45% have access to them, suggesting barriers related to affordability and availability.The findings are based on responses from over 32,000 workers across 18 countries. The report notes that employees worldwide are navigating continuous disruption and “trying to aim at an unclear future,” even as they attempt to build relevant skills in real time.As reported by TOI, India stands out as both one of the most disrupted and one of the most proactive labour markets, highlighting a paradox at the heart of the AI-driven workplace transformation.