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The Evolving Workforce: Technological Advancements and Their Impact on Employee Skills and Characteristics

In: Digital Management to Shape the Future

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  • Lia Kvirchishvili

    (East European University (EEU))

Abstract

In this era of rapid technological advancement, it is undeniable that technology has had a profound impact on various aspects of human life. One particular area greatly affected by this progress is the workforce, where technological developments have significantly influenced the required professional skills and personal characteristics of individuals. The traditional work landscape, once characterized by routine tasks and linear career paths, has been thoroughly transformed by the integration of new technologies, automation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making processes (Acemoglu & Restrepo in Robots and jobs: evidence from U.S. Labor markets, 2017; Aspan in International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change 13:761–774, 2020). Technology has not only altered the way we work but has also transformed the skills and attributes necessary to thrive in the modern workplace. The traditional set of professional skills that were once sufficient for success has expanded to include digital literacy, adaptability, and proactive thinking in the face of constant change. Similarly, personality traits that were previously deemed desirable, such as stability and hierarchical thinking, have now been replaced by creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience (Ashutosh Jani in HRM Review 45–57, 2016). The objective of this paper is to study and analyze the profound impact of technological development on individuals’ professional skills and personal characteristics. By understanding the changes brought about by technology, individuals, organizations, and policymakers can gain valuable insights into the evolution of work and effectively address the demands of the digital age. The research in this paper will delve into various aspects, including the role of automation in altering skill requirements, the emergence of new skills in technology-driven fields, the importance of adaptation and continuous learning, the significance of skills in the age of artificial intelligence, and the importance of training and skills development (Coley in Science 365:6453, 2019).

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  • Lia Kvirchishvili, 2024. "The Evolving Workforce: Technological Advancements and Their Impact on Employee Skills and Characteristics," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Richard C. Geibel & Shalva Machavariani (ed.), Digital Management to Shape the Future, pages 81-96, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-031-66517-2_7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-66517-2_7
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