Many important people, like ministers and experts, are meeting in Saudi Arabia to talk about challenges in the global job market. A new report says India is leading the way for countries in the Global South to deal with problems caused by technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.
At the Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC), which has attendees from about 150 countries, including India’s Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), experts are sharing ideas to create a better future for jobs. The report, “Navigating Tomorrow: Mastering skills in a dynamic global labour market,” highlights how Indian workers are quick to learn new skills and adapt to technology.
Did you know that over 70% of Indian professionals want to learn new skills? This makes India a leader in using technology. While many around the world don’t trust their governments to help them learn new skills (only 20% trust), more people in India (31%) and Saudi Arabia (35%) feel confident in their governments compared to the US (15%) and UK (12%).
A lot of Indian professionals (55%) worry that their skills might not be enough because of fast changes in technology. This concern is similar in Brazil (61%) and China (60%), but lower in places like the UK (44%) and Australia (43%).
At the GLMC, sessions focused on how AI is changing jobs around the world and how to create better training programs for workers. In his opening speech, Saudi Arabia’s human resources minister, Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, said we need to take “bold steps” to prepare for the future. He announced a new Global Labour Market Academy in Riyadh, which will help countries create better job policies.
Many Indian workers are in West Asian countries, with around nine million Indians living in places like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Many work in jobs like construction, IT, and healthcare. The report also mentions that climate change is making many Indians want to learn new skills, with 32% considering it important for their careers in the next five years. But challenges like not having enough time (40%) or money (38%) to learn new skills are still a big issue in India.
In summary, India is taking a proactive approach to learning (55%) compared to countries like the US (51%), UK (44%), and Australia (49%). Interestingly, fewer Indians worry about job automation (26%) compared to China (36%).
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