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Underlying theories and data indicate that job polarisation effect is caused due to the ease of automation of data and knowledge centric jobs of educated workforce

Job Polarization – technology shaping future of work

New digital-native companies have been relying on algorithms to supervise the operation. Their algorithmic self-servicing tools and real-time monitoring have been taking the middleman out of the equation. As automation, software…

Robots taking over jobs for China has become a blessing for preventing factory outmigration and protecting office jobs.

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Robots Taking Over Jobs – blessing for China?

There is no denying that robots are taking over jobs. For sure, 2.7 million robots, as of 2020, working factories around the world have taken over at least six times…

Skill development should focus on sharpening innate abilities and linking education to real-life problem solving for addressing growing gaps for both hard and soft skills

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Skill Development – endless upskilling and reskilling

Skill development focuses on developing a learned ability to perform certain things well. Understanding the necessity of skill development is not difficult. But for upskilling and reskilling, should rely on…

Job creation out of technology takes place due to simplification of production, inventions, reinventions, innovations and reinnovations

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Job Creation – makes future of work encouraging

For sure, technology is killing jobs. But despite many job loss predictions and job loss data, we have far more jobs than before. Who is behind the job creation? Are…

Job loss occurs for multiple reasons like automation, robotics, RPA, reinvention and evolution of innovations

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Job Loss–impending threat in future of work

Job loss is painful. It causes stress on individuals, families, and nations. Notably, the impending job loss threat due to technology has caused anxiety. Studies indicate that the roles of…

Future of work is uncertain as technology advancement is increasing task supply and making machines increasingly able to human-like roles better

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Future of Work – persistent uncertainty

Due to technology, the looming job loss threat is a big concern about the future of work. But does not technology create jobs? How come we have more jobs now…

Sharpen innate abilities to protect jobs may be an effective option for making the world more human in the age of robotics and automation

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Sharpen Innate Abilities to Protect Jobs—make the world more humane

With the impending threat of job loss, job protection has become a burning issue. Upskilling is a standard option to counter job loss due to automation and robotics. However, it’s…

Automating repetitive and routine jobs are illusive in nature as the need for human like innate abilities makes automation highly difficult

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Automating Repetitive and Routine Jobs—illusive in nature

There is a common belief that repetitive and routine jobs are targets of automation. The prediction of the disappearance of such jobs makes many of us nervous. However, not all…

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Creative Waves of Destruction Shaping Future—demands prediction and timely response

Experts are divided in predicting the future of work and living by 2030. They agree that artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), among other technologies, will have…

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Megatrends Shaping Future of Work

Often, job loss prediction dominates the discussion of the future of work. The future of work is not only relevant to a number of jobs but also types. Moreover, task…

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Automation and Robotics Blocking Upskilling

Upskilling is a conventional means for increasing employability and salary. Through on-job training and experience, people keep upskilling themselves. Hence, they deserve a salary increase every year. This appears to…

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Disadvantages of eLearning in Robot Era—does automation make online education of no use?

Online education has been on the rise. There are many advantages of eLearning. Often cited benefits are cost-saving, access to high-quality learning materials, and learning at your own pace. There…

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Job Polarization – technology shaping future of work

Robots Taking Over Jobs – blessing for China?

Skill Development – endless upskilling and reskilling

Job Creation – makes future of work encouraging

Job Loss–impending threat in future of work

Future of Work – persistent uncertainty

Sharpen Innate Abilities to Protect Jobs—make the world more humane

Automating Repetitive and Routine Jobs—illusive in nature

Creative Waves of Destruction Shaping Future—demands prediction and timely response

Megatrends Shaping Future of Work

Automation and Robotics Blocking Upskilling

Disadvantages of eLearning in Robot Era—does automation make online education of no use?

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