Automation and Jobs

According to a study by Mercer India, most Indian professionals expect significant disruptions at work in the next three years.

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  • According to a study by Mercer India, most Indian professionals expect significant disruptions at work in the next three years.

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Findings of the study:
    • As per Mercer’s 2019 study, 88% of executives in India predict significant disruptions around their jobs, compared with 40% in 2018.
    • Some 76% of companies in India plan to automate more work in the next 12 months.
    • More than half (54%) of employees want curated learning to help them evolve their skills and prepare for future jobs.
    • Some 70% of Indian employees prefer more clearly defined responsibilities.
    • As per Mercer’s study, job security is one of the top three reasons employees in India joined their company, and one of the main reasons they stay.
    • Also, two in three employees are concerned that AI (artificial intelligence) and automation will replace their jobs, according to the study.
 

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The Hindu.