The Australian Industry Group’s report Developing the Workforce for a Digital Future looks at what businesses need to do to and the changes needed education and training to help deliver the economic benefits of the rapidly changing business environment.
“Businesses are becoming increasingly alert to the fact that their business model could be upturned overnight,” Australian Industry Group chief executive Innes Willox said.
“Automation and robotics, once largely confined to manufacturing, along with digital technologies pioneered by the ICT industry, are now having a transformational impact across the economy. Major technological advances are changing the nature of the link between technology and work.
“It is clear that this digital change is outpacing the capabilities of our education and training institutions. Ai Group’s report draws attention to issues for our education and training system which include the following:
“Ai Group’s report also includes advice for businesses planning for the future such as regular upskilling of their workforce to adapt to requirements of the digital economy and investment in research and development. Work practices also need review as digitalisation transforms entire business processes.
“The digitalisation of our economy is gathering pace and is becoming a disruptive moment in our history as we move deeper into what is becoming known as the fourth industrial age. This can be a positive if all parties play their part in developing the capabilities we need for the future,” Mr Willox said.
View the full report https://cdn.aigroup.com.au/Reports/2018/Developing_the_workforce_for_a_digital_future.pdf
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