World Economic Forum’published by The Future of Jobs Reports 2020’According to [source], the COVID-19 pandemic and the global recession of 2020 created a highly uncertain outlook for the labor market and accelerated changes in the future of our jobs. The global pandemic, the economic downturn, and structural changes in the economy, Industry 4.0 With advances in technology and automation, millions of people around the world have lost their livelihoods.

When we examine the report’s key findings, it appears that the pace of technology adoption will not slow down and is even expected to accelerate in some areas. Adoption of cloud computing, big data, and e-commerce is increasing compared to previous years. There has also been a significant rise in interest in encryption, humanoid robots, and artificial intelligence. With the pandemic caused by COVID-19, it appears that 43% of companies are prepared to integrate technology and reduce their workforce. Meanwhile, 34% plan to increase their workforce through technology integration. According to the same report, a significant portion of companies are also expected to make changes to their current locations and supply chain processes, and are anticipated to adjust their workforce over the next five years due to factors beyond technology.

The report estimates that by 2025, 85 million jobs could be displaced by a shift in the division of labor between humans and machines, and that 97 million new roles—better suited to the new division of labor among humans—could emerge.  So, as we go through such a profound process of change, I ask: What competencies do you think the leaders and businesspeople of the future should possess?

Over the next five years, the most important skills and skill sets that employers expect to become increasingly important are:, includes groups such as critical thinking and analysis In addition, problem-solving, active learning, resilience, stress tolerance, and flexibility ...is also expected to possess self-management skills such as...

Once again, white-collar workers are the group most affected by the shift to remote work, which has become widespread during the pandemic. Employers have the potential to transition 84% of their workforce to remote work, and they are ready to rapidly digitize their work processes. To address concerns regarding productivity and well-being, approximately one-third of all employers are using digital tools to foster a sense of community, connection, and a sense of belonging It is waiting to take steps to create and overcome the challenges to prosperity brought about by change.

Another topic highlighted in the report is professions that are on the rise in the future. As in the 2018 report, the roles that are on the rise include:; Data Analysts and Data Scientists, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Specialists, Robotics Engineers we see that there are roles like these. In addition, Software Development Specialists, Digital Marketing and Strategy Specialists, Process Automation Specialists, Information Security Analysts, and Internet of Things Specialists Roles such as these are also emerging. The emergence of these roles actually reflects not only the acceleration of automation but also the resurgence of cybersecurity risks.

The Future of Jobs Reports 2020’We see that the competencies of the future are also rapidly taking shape, and that by 2025, employees will need to acquire new competencies. The competencies that will be needed are:; Analytical Thinking and Innovation, Active Learning, and Complex Problem Solving It consists of 15 competencies, primarily including those such as...

Are you ready to incorporate new competencies into your organizational structure by 2025 and take steps in that direction?

Cemil Çınar – Senior Supply Chain Consultant

Founder of INNOVA Education & Consulting