8th International Skills Forum: Future of Skills and Jobs in the Age of Digital Disruptions Read more about 8th International Skills Forum: Future of Skills and Jobs in the Age of Digital Disruptions In this age of disruption and automation, how do we remain responsive and relevant in the world of work? Developments in artificial intelligence and robotics are seen as major threats to jobs that require routine tasks. There are also growing concerns about rising inequalities and how technology is contributing to wider economic gap. On the positive side, technology provides opportunities to enhance human capacity and productivity.
Till Alexander Leopold Keywords future of work gender parity and economic social policy Industrial Revolution 4.0 Read more about Till Alexander Leopold Till is Head, Inclusive Economies Practice, Centre for the New Economy and Society, World Economic Forum. His areas of work at the Forum include the future of work, gender parity and economic and social policy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Srinivas Reddy Keywords ILO skills forum 2019 skills forum decent work future of work skills development 2019 skills forum speakers Read more about Srinivas Reddy Mr. Reddy is Chief of Skills and Employability Branch at ILO Geneva since January 2018. Prior to this, he was Country Director of the ILO Office in Bangladesh, 2013- 2017. Mr. Reddy has previously been a senior advisor on TVET and Skills Development Specialist and has worked in ILO field offices in India, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. His professional career in industrial relations, skills development, and general management spans over 30 years.
How Technology Affects Jobs: Future of Jobs and Skills Read more about How Technology Affects Jobs: Future of Jobs and Skills Automation is putting some jobs at risk. On the other hand, technological advancement has been driving higher productivity that fuels economic growth. This video explains how humans can keep up with the rapid changes in the labor market, particularly how workers can remain relevant in this era of technological advancements and artificial intelligence.
How Technology Affects Jobs: Future of Jobs and Skills Read more about How Technology Affects Jobs: Future of Jobs and Skills Automation is putting some jobs at risk. On the other hand, technological advancement has been driving higher productivity that fuels economic growth. This presentation summarizes Asian Development Bank’s report, Asian Development Outlook 2018: How Technology Affects Jobs. It explains why the region should remain optimistic about future job prospects and shares ways on how governments could harness technology for inclusive growth and job creation.