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From Remote to #ai | Mark Jordan Skillnet | Future Workforce
Unlocking a Future-Proof Workforce: Embracing AI and Remote Work for Competitiveness, Engagement, and Growth through Skillnet Ireland's Insights on Emerging Trends and Challenges.
- Companies need to strike a balance between remote work and in-office work to maintain employee engagement and productivity.
- AI and remote work are transforming the workforce, and organizations need to adapt to these changes.
- According to Mark Jordan, the Chief Strategy Officer at Skillnet Ireland, the biggest threat of AI is not necessarily the automation of jobs, but rather the poor management of remote workers and the lack of upskilling and reskilling of the workforce.
- Remote and AI work are increasing the need for employee empowerment, and companies need to focus on developing the skills of their employees to make them more valuable in the marketplace.
- The emergence of regional hubs and workspaces can be effective in making remote work more appealing to individuals.
- Mark Jordan highlights the importance of industry-led training programs, such as Skillnet Ireland, in addressing the skills gap created by remote and AI work.
- Companies need to think about how to transfer the skills of their employees to other roles and industries, rather than just laying them off.
- Both AI and remote work create opportunities for workers to upskill and reskill, and organizations should focus on supporting their employees’ development.
- Ireland’s housing crisis is affecting remote work, and companies need to consider the challenges faced by remote workers in terms of housing and isolation.
- Mark Jordan emphasizes the importance of addressing the skills gap and creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce, particularly in the context of remote and AI work.
- The three main threats of remote work are: 1) loss of talent due to inability to compete in the remote market, 2) negative impact on local employers, and 3) low retention rates due to lack of engagement.
- Companies need to prioritize the development of their employees’ skills to make them more competitive in the job market.
- Mark Jordan highlights the importance of considering the needs of different sectors and industries in addressing the challenges of remote and AI work.