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Automation and Jobs
Why is it in the news?
- 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.
Source
The Hindu.