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An optimist's take on reskilling in the age of AI | Sagar Goel
May 31, 2024
Sagar Goel, a skill-building strategist renowned for his work with the Singaporean government, discusses the urgent need for reskilling in the age of AI. He highlights the impact of technology on global jobs and shares inspiring examples from Singapore’s RISE program, which helps workers transition to digital careers. Goel emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and adaptive mindsets, citing IKEA's innovative initiative to re-skill call center employees as design consultants, showcasing how collaboration can transform the workforce.
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Quick takeaways
- One key takeaway is the necessity for individuals to embrace lifelong learning to adapt to the changing job landscape driven by technology.
- Another key takeaway is the importance of government involvement in launching reskilling initiatives to help workers transition into new careers.
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Impact of Technology on Jobs
As AI and technology continue to advance, one in every three workers globally is expected to see significant impacts on their jobs within this decade. This shift in the economic landscape will not only affect traditional roles like bank tellers and factory workers but also executive managers and office workers. The rapid pace of technological change means that companies can't simply hire their way out of this problem due to skill redundancy, leading to a necessary focus on reskilling millions of individuals annually.
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