1 in 3 Believe Machines Could Take Over Their Jobs, CareerAddict’s “The Future of Work” Study Reveals
A new study by CareerAddict.com, a leading career resource, showcases the possible implications of job automation, with 1 in 3 people saying that their jobs could be replaced by machines in the future. Interestingly, part-time workers are more likely to believe their jobs could be automated (43%) compared to those in full-time roles (30%).
Over 1,000 people were surveyed at the beginning of 2020 to gain insight into the future of work. Respondents shared their views on automation, work-life balance and reskilling in the context of the future workplace.
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Additional key findings from CareerAddict’s “The Future of Work” study:
- 3 in 5 said that AI and automation will positively impact their work performance.
- 93% of respondents are open to reskilling and lifelong learning.
- 75% of those surveyed believe that automation will improve work-life balance.
- 3 in 4 believe that a 6-hour workday will make them more productive.
- On average, respondents said they would give up 8.8% of their salary for reduced working hours.
“The ‘future of work’ has been firmly propelled closer to the present due to COVID-19, with health and hygiene standing as an obstacle for most workplaces,” says Christopher Thoma, Project Manager of CareerAddict. “Our insights show how remote work and technology can play a critical role in how businesses evolve, in order to increase productivity moving forward.”
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