India, June 10 -- Ever since they have been around, technology companies hired for pedigree, technical depth, experience and execution speed. But, with AI now writing code, automating workflows and analysing data in seconds, the rules of the hiring game are being rewritten. The skills that define valuable talent are changing rapidly, forcing startups to rethink recruitment, organisational design and their strategies for attracting top talent in an increasingly competitive market.

Therefore, companies are not asking whether candidates can merely do the job but are increasingly prioritising employees who can work effectively alongside AI systems and possess the ability to think across functions.

But as AI reshapes workplaces, HR leaders a...