The new wave of digital and workplace transformation is being led by mid-career professionals, with a significant percentage of them seeking additional training to stay ahead in their fields, a report said on Tuesday.

According to the 'Work Ahead report' by global job site Indeed, 56 per cent of mid-career professionals feel they want significantly more training to stay future-ready, compared to just 41 per cent of their younger counterparts.

Confidence is highest among respondents aged 35 to 54 years (mid-career professionals), nearly half of whom (49 per cent) report being ready to navigate AI-integrated workplaces, outpacing their younger peers aged 18 to 24 years, said the report.