OECD: Automation could cause mass disruption to workforce

OECD: Automation could cause mass disruption to workforce

The OECD Economic Outlook, a twice-yearly forecast of megatrends by The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), has signalled major disruptions to the job market in the immediate future thanks to automation.

Around half all jobs will be impacted by automation, the OECD predicts in its new Economic Outlook. 14% of jobs will be replaced entirely by automation and another 32% will be radically changed by the new technology.

This issue is exacerbated by widespread skills shortages. Some 60% of workers lack basic computer skills, the OECD said. Further, those most in need of training in the new skills are […]

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