BUILDING A FUTURE READY WORKFORCE IN THE AGE OF AI AND AUTOMATION: THE ROLE OF TALENT DEVELOPMENT

  • Arya Budi Sutopo Universitas Sahid Surakarta

Abstrak

This article examines the essential role of talent development in equipping a workforce for the future, in light of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. It examines how organizations may adjust their human capital strategies to maintain competitiveness in a labor market evolving due to technology disruption. The amalgamation of artificial intelligence and automation is causing extensive job displacement and skill obsolescence across various sectors. A significant number of employees lack the requisite abilities for advancement, leading to widening skill gaps and socioeconomic disparities. Marginalized people risk being disproportionately affected by these changes without intentional interventions. This study highlights skills-based management, diversity, technology-enabled learning, and lifelong education within a comprehensive framework suitable for the era of artificial intelligence, building on previous research on workforce transformation. In contrast to previous publications, it offers empirical data alongside case studies and policy proposals to recommend feasible solutions for legislators and corporations. This study employs a qualitative research design, informed by a comprehensive evaluation of scholarly articles, white papers, and case studies regarding talent development within the context of labor market transformations driven by artificial intelligence. The establishment of robust and adaptable workforces is fundamentally reliant on strategic talent development initiatives, encompassing skill gap analysis, customized learning trajectories, succession planning, and the integration of technology. The primary challenges include constrained funding, resistance to change, and inequitable access to training resources. Through comprehensive talent development programs, firms may effectively navigate technological upheavals and promote inclusive growth and long-term sustainability, so enhancing their capacity for survival.

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