India, Dec. 8 -- As AI continues to grow in leaps and bounds, it is dramatically changing the employment landscape. Unfortunately, the spectre of layoffs looms lage even for experienced professionals.

Economic uncertainty, automation and AI-driven transformation, and organisational restructuring have all contributed to a pervasive feeling of vulnerability in many industries. Yet amid this disruption lies an emerging story. A large cohort of professionals seizing the moment to upskill, pivot and leapfrog into more resilient roles.

The layoff wave and emerging skills gaps Recent research indicates that while the jobs themselves are not disappearing, many roles are being redefined and some skill-sets rendered obsolete. For example, a surve...