Covid-19 and efforts to eradicate it will have a lasting impact on both employers and employees worldwide. As the U.S. and other countries recover, it's clear that the way we work has changed significantly and permanently. As they struggle with labor shortages, many companies are turning to automation because it's impossible to hire their way out of the situation. According to Forrester's Predictions, 2021: "Advances in AI, changes to work patterns, and a fierce global recession have made this drive for automation inevitable — and irreversible."
Artificial Intelligence (AI), low- and no-code solutions, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and other innovations will mean that the future of work in all industries will involve some levels of automation. As a result, adopting a lifelong learning mindset and embracing new skills will be essential to staying relevant and succeeding in this rapidly automating, AI-driven world.
Although automation will be essential to stay competitive as an employer, some employees may worry about AI's true purpose. Are employers simply training a robot to replace them? Any tech leader driving an automation initiative must acknowledge this reality and address your employees' concerns. It starts with a solid foundation of trust. If you want to gain trust as a leader, you must exhibit transparency and consistency in what you say and do. If you get it right, it's far more likely that employees will get on board with your automation and AI initiatives.
Continue reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/08/31/three-crucial-alignments-to-enable-success-in-automation-and-ai-initiatives/?sh=78b475ac6a4e
Artificial Intelligence (AI), low- and no-code solutions, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and other innovations will mean that the future of work in all industries will involve some levels of automation. As a result, adopting a lifelong learning mindset and embracing new skills will be essential to staying relevant and succeeding in this rapidly automating, AI-driven world.
Although automation will be essential to stay competitive as an employer, some employees may worry about AI's true purpose. Are employers simply training a robot to replace them? Any tech leader driving an automation initiative must acknowledge this reality and address your employees' concerns. It starts with a solid foundation of trust. If you want to gain trust as a leader, you must exhibit transparency and consistency in what you say and do. If you get it right, it's far more likely that employees will get on board with your automation and AI initiatives.
Continue reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/08/31/three-crucial-alignments-to-enable-success-in-automation-and-ai-initiatives/?sh=78b475ac6a4e
