As AI transforms jobs across sectors like healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing, India faces a crucial shift toward continuous upskilling and future of work readiness. The focus is moving from fixed roles to skill-based hiring, blending tech expertise with critical thinking and adaptability. In a conversation with TheCSRUniverse, Susan Mathew highlights AI-driven hiring trends, emerging hybrid roles, and the need for inclusive reskilling through collaboration between industry, education, and policymakers.