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92% of Indians Believe Robots Can Support Their Career Better Than Humans

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INDIA , New Delhi  — Oct 27, 2021 – People are turning to robots to support their career development after the COVID-19 pandemic left them feeling lonely and disconnected from their own lives, according to a new study by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence, an HR research and advisory firm. The study of more than 14,600 employees, managers, HR leaders, and C-level executives across 13 countries found that people all around the world have felt stuck in their personal and professional lives but are ready to regain control of their futures.

The global workforce feels lonely, disconnected, and out of control

More than a year in lockdown and the continued uncertainty due to the pandemic has left many workers in emotional turmoil, feeling like their lives and careers are out of control. Workers worldwide have been negatively impacted over the past year, with people in India and the UAE struggling the most, but also being the most open to technology support.

“The pandemic has become an inflection point that has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies across sectors and bids to transform the Indian landscape into a digitally empowered society and a knowledge economy. Whereas remote working and the continual pressure to win the race has exacerbated anxiety and loneliness, putting employees’ mental health at risk” said, Deepa Param Singhal, Vice President, HCM, Oracle Asia Pacific.

“Given the reopening of sectors and offices, it is important for CHROs, corporate executives, and decision makers to adapt to the present circumstances. In addition, to traverse the new world of work, which has lately been turned upside down, AI integration is essential. Organizations must adapt to changing economic conditions and recognize the untapped potential of sophisticated technology. Not only will this increase employee productivity, but it will also give a boost to the country’s economic condition,” she added.

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People are motivated to make changes, but are facing big challenges

Despite struggles over the last year, people around the world are eager to make changes in their professional lives.

“The past year and a half changed how we work including where we work and, for a lot of people, who we work for. While there have been a lot of challenges for both employees and employers, this has been an opportunity to change the workplace for the better,” said Dan Schawbel, managing partner, Workplace Intelligence. “The results clearly show that investment in skills and career development is now a key differentiator for employers as it plays a significant role in employees feeling like they have control over their personal and professional lives. Businesses that invest in their employees and help them find opportunities will reap the benefits of a productive, engaged workforce.”

Employees around the world are hungry for new skills and turning to technology for help

To retain and grow top talent amidst changing workplace dynamics, employers need to pay attention to employee needs more than ever before and leverage technology to provide better support.

Learn more about this global report here: https://www.oracle.com/human-capital-management/ai-at-work/

Methodology

Research findings are based on a survey conducted by Savanta, Inc. across the US, the UK, the UAE, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Brazil, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Australia between July 27 – August 17, 2021. For this survey, 14,639 C-suite executives, HR leaders, managers and full-time employees were asked general questions about the impact of COVID-19 on the workplace, AI and career development, and AI adoption at the workplace. The study targeted full-time employees who are 22 to 74 years of age. Respondents were recruited through a number of different mechanisms, via different sources to join the panels and participate in market research surveys. All panelists have passed a double opt-in process and complete on average 300 profiling data points prior to taking part in surveys. Respondents are invited to take part via email and are provided with a small monetary incentive for doing so. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. In this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 0.8 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample.

Workplace Intelligence, LLC is an HR research and advisory firm helping leaders adapt to trends, drive performance, and prepare for the future. Our mission is to create more intelligent workplaces using data-based insights. For more information please visit workplaceintelligence.com and read the Workplace Intelligence Insider Newsletter.

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