75% Indians fear tech will replace their jobs unless they upskill: Report, ETHRWorld

Mumbai: Technological disruptions are driving Indians’ increased desire to upskill, with as many as three out of four working professionals believing that technology will replace their jobs if they do not continue to develop their skill set, according to a report on Monday.

The Emeritus Global Workplace Skills Study 2023 report by edtech company Emeritus showed that the professionals from finance and insurance (72 per cent), software and IT services (80 per cent), healthcare (81 per cent), technology and innovation (79 per cent) and professional services/consulting (78 per cent), among other industries are the most concerned about technology replacing their jobs if they do not upskill.

Most Indians expressed concerns around experiencing a skill gap and feeling pressure to keep up in the fast-changing job market.

Further, the study showed that the most sought-after topics for the professionals included digital marketing, data analytics, finance, management and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The need to increase self-confidence, increase their job security and enhance their skill sets, were among the key motives for Indian techies working in software and IT services to upskill.

As a result of upskilling opportunities, Indian professionals also expressed satisfaction at the workplace. About 80 per cent…