Is Gen AI delivering on its promise to boost employee productivity in Asia? 

Our 2025 Asia pulse check shows that while 61% of respondents in our survey saw an increase in efficiency, only one in three companies are using Gen AI in their organizations.

For organizations already adopting AI, they find a continuous need for reskilling to stay relevant with advancing technologies, with 34% discovering the need for new skill sets. This disparity highlights a significant gap – organizations still lack the clarity on specific skills needed to fully optimize the human-machine potential in the future of work to boost workforce productivity.

Based on these insights, we recommend two key actionable solutions organizations can utilize to unlock the full potential of their workforce:

1. Design work to unlock the power of AI 
2. Develop skills and maximize workforce potential 

Discover how to create an agile and competitive workforce with our key solutions.

If 2024 was the year of experimentation, then 2025 must be the year of benefit realization. As organizations leverage new technologies, leaders must shift their focus from cost optimization to delivering tangible returns for all stakeholders. In a landscape where people risk equates to business risk, balancing acceleration with a positive work experience is essential.

The success of your organization hinges on fostering a balanced, people-led collaboration between humans and machines, starting with the effective integration of AI into your work design efforts. Next, cultivating a culture of curiosity and continuous learning is vital for bridging skills gaps and unlocking the full potential of your employees. This approach not only enhances job satisfaction through meaningful contributions but also enables the organization to outpace competitors by deploying talent where opportunities arise.