EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF INDUSTRY 5.0 TECHNOLOGIES ON WORKFORCE PLANNING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN THE IT SECTOR
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https://doi.org/10.53555/xqvahc65Keywords:
Career Progression, Industry 5.0, Skill Development, Technology Adoption, Workforce PlanningAbstract
Industry 5.0 is a shift in how IT firms use technology to create creative, sustainable, and people-focused workforces. From the standpoint of skill development and forecasting, this study looks at the key technologies of industry 5.0, such as artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. In the context of skill gap analysis, succession planning, demand forecasting, learning personalization, and upskilling and reskilling initiatives, the study investigates potential applications of these technologies. This study examines the impact of them on IT training and career development. The organizational challenges to incorporating these technologies into HR systems are also discussed. Insights for policy makers and HR managers. This study is giving insights to policy makers and HR directors, how they can combine strategic personnel development with technology in order to create versatile IT workforces of the future.
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