02 Jul 2019
Over the next ten years, the digital transformation generated by new technologies will affect 600,000 jobs in Romania, according to the PwC's Workforce Disruption Index, presented on July 2, 2019 at Workforce for the Future. Upskilling for Era 4.0 event, organized by PwC. According to the report, 325,000 new jobs will be created over the next decade, while another 275,000 workers will need to improve their digital skills, as automation and the introduction of artificial intelligence will gradually eliminate repetitive activities.
"The report presents for the first time the potential impact of new technologies on jobs in Romania. It is a very useful analysis for those concerned about how digital transformation will reconfigure business models, certain industries and even the economy of the country. The most important observation is that the improvement of employees' digital skills becomes vital. At the same time the partnerships with government institutions need to be encouraged in order to look for areas of common interest such as infrastructure, education or health where investments may stimulate adoption of new technologies. In the absence of investments, new jobs can not be created in key sectors. Moreover, in the case of economies vulnerable to automation and changing business models, some jobs are at a higher risk. Therefore, the preoccupation for education, including of governs’, can alleviate pressure on the labour force having skills that will be less demanded on the labour market in the future, "says Ionut Sas, Partner of PwC Romania.
The main conclusions of the report for Romania:
"Social, economic, cultural and technological change has an impact on every industry and occupation. In this context, the PwC report is a starting point for organizations that want to gain a competitive edge and to look at the perspectives for their industry as well as to learn how to respond to the transformation. For example, companies that depend on low labor costs, such as manufacturing, can begin to reorganize internally, adapt their processes, and invest in developing digital skills of their employees to meet long-term goals ", explains Oana Munteanu, Senior Manager of PwC Romania.
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PwC's Workforce Disruption Index aims to provide an insight into the workforce's perspectives in the context of digital transformation, analysing 163 countries, 18 industries and 22 occupational categories.
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