As AI adoption accelerates, the latest Tech Talent Report from Indeed found that organizations that exceed revenue expectations are more likely to integrate AI deeply into their operations and invest in the people who make that success possible. These top-performing companies are pulling ahead, not just in tools, but in how they hire, retain, and grow tech talent.

The 2025 Tech Talent Report focuses on how employers can navigate a rapidly evolving market. 

High-performing companies are doing more with AI and with (not instead of) people

Organizations that are exceeding revenue expectations are not only planning for future talent needs, they’re already executing. These employers:

  • Offer more growth opportunities
  • Invest in upskilling and encourage participation
  • Prioritize employee wellbeing and culture

In short, they provide workers with more reasons to stay.

Companies that outperform revenue expectations are also more likely to utilize AI as a core part of their operations. In fact, 40% of respondents at these organizations say AI plays a central role in how their business operates. In contrast, 38% of employees at underperforming companies say AI adoption is limited to select departments or functions.

AI adoption is widespread but deep integration is uneven

Overall, 71% of tech professionals say their company has adopted AI in some capacity, but the extent varies:

  • 15% say AI is core to operations
  • 24% say AI is encouraged across all teams
  • 32% say AI is used in select areas only

The tools are available, but not every company is utilizing them effectively. For employers seeking to gain a competitive edge, it’s clear: deeper, broader AI adoption, paired with strategic talent management, is a winning combination.

How tech workers are using AI

Adoption at the company level is only part of the picture. Most tech workers are already incorporating AI into their daily workflows, some as a key part of their role, others more ad hoc.

How tech workers use AI% Reporting Use
Learning and upskilling49%
Administrative tasks42%
Coding39%
Data analysis39%
Quality assurance31%
Project management27%
Data entry27% 

Despite this growing integration, many feel unprepared: 33% say they’re not receiving enough training, and 64% feel moderate to very high pressure to upskill.

AI is making work faster, and more meaningful

The good news? Tech talent sees clear benefits to AI adoption.

  • 65% say AI makes them more efficient
  • 54% say it allows them to focus on more interesting work
  • 46% report AI has sped up product cycles

Among those who have seen faster product cycles, timelines are shrinking significantly:

  • 36% say AI saves weeks
  • 29% report months saved
  • 7% say they’ve saved years

AI isn’t just a productivity tool, it’s creating space for innovation, strategy, and creativity in technical roles.

AI is reshaping jobs, and teams

Change is already happening at the structural level. Over 1 in 3 tech professionals (37%) report their role has been redefined or restructured due to GenAI in the past two years.

  • 52% say tech talent has been reassigned
  • 26% report layoffs or role eliminations tied to AI adoption

And while only 23% expect to be personally impacted by layoffs, 41% say they’d start looking for a new role if layoffs happen at their company, even if they’re not affected. That’s a signal to employers: AI-driven restructuring needs to be paired with strong communication and retention strategies.

What skills are in highest demand right now?

To help employers keep pace, we’ve included a graph featuring the most in-demand tech skills right now (distinct from the “fastest-growing skills” included in the full Tech Talent Report).

These are the skills that appear most frequently in job postings, where competition for qualified talent remains high. This snapshot can help guide sourcing, upskilling, and long-term workforce planning.

The bottom line: Performance leaders don’t just adopt AI, they prepare their people

The companies seeing the most success aren’t just investing in technology; they’re investing in talent. They’re deploying AI as a core part of their operations, while creating environments that support internal mobility, employee well-being, and continuous learning.

For talent teams, this is a call to action. The opportunity lies not just in filling roles but in building future-ready organizations that strike a balance between innovation, inclusivity, productivity, and purpose.

Looking to dig deeper?
Read the full 2025 Tech Talent Report for more on shifting job seeker behavior, recruitment strategies, and talent retention trends.

Source: 2025 Tech Talent Survey, YouGov, commissioned by Indeed