Reskilling and Upskilling in the Age of AI

This book offers a comprehensive guide to navigating the transformation of the workforce due to the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries and discusses detailed strategies for executing reskilling and upskilling programs for professionals and managers in charge of workforce development, training, and employee retention in an AI-driven landscape. As AI continues to reshape sectors and redefine job roles, the need for a strategy for an adaptable and well-equipped workforce has never been more critical. By analyzing AI’s integration with other emerging technologies, such as blockchain and IoT, and their specific impact across sectors, this book prepares readers to meet the unique demands of an AI-driven workforce transformation.

• Covers strategies for executing reskilling and upskilling programs for professionals and managers in charge of workforce development, training, and employee retention in an AI-driven landscape
• Provides actionable insight with a global outlook and offers customized approaches for workforce transformation in key sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and finance
• Acknowledging the distinct challenges and opportunities across geographies, it includes in-depth case studies from both developed and emerging economies to showcase diverse workforce adaptation strategies
• Emphasizes ethical considerations, such as data privacy and AI bias, as well as the crucial role of leadership in driving a workforce prepared for AI disruptions
• Offers a forward-looking approach to developing resilient, adaptable workers equipped for continuous learning and responsive to rapid technological advances

This professional text is for business professionals, leaders, workforce development professionals, scholars, and academics aiming to thrive in an AI-driven economy.