Developing Talents vis-à-vis Fourth Industrial Revolution

Abstract

The growing numbers of unemployment raises concerns around the world. With the arrival of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) many believed that 4IR might increase the unemployment rate by replacing the current jobs with automated machines such as robots whereas some argued that 4IR might reduce the unemployment rate by creating millions of new jobs. The paper aims to share the scenario of Industry 4.0 processes that affect future talent management, in determining which jobs will be severely affected, and that will be less affected. The talent mapping is a conceptual framework of job landscapes and the following four clusters examine job characteristics: machine-centric to human-centric, routine to complex, and optimization to identity. A qualitative method was deployed to extracts primary data from educators' perspectives in developing talents required for 4IR through Education 4.0. The adoption of Education 4.0 will be advantageous for developing talent in keeping up with the progressive and demanding talents in 4IR. The proposed model defined that clusters of machine-centric are jobs performed routinely on an application basis and usually structured and do not require any compassion or emotions. While developing talents for clusters in human-centric jobs, it may be difficult to replace humans due to complexities in the decision-making process and required compassion for task completion.

Understanding knowledge management and upskilling in Fourth Industrial Revolution: transformational shift and SECI model

“…They are least likely to be replaced by machines or robots as they require high social skills, creativity, complex-problem solving and human skills. Also, these skills cannot be programmed into machines or robots (Anshari et al , 2021; Görmüş, 2019; Hussin, 2018; Kergroach, 2017). Respondents viewed that tasks performed in such jobs are not just complex but individuals are expected to make complex decisions and apply their social skills where compassion is needed.…”

Key performance areas and indicators perceived to be critical for Information Science roles in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

“…The wealth created in the 4IR environment will lead to new jobs (Anshari et al 2021). New jobs mean new KPAs and KPIs need to be created, and this reflects the gap filled by this studythe identification of KPAs and highlighting the KPIs necessary for IKM practitioners in the 4IR age.…”

“…With the 4IR leading to change taking place faster (Chalmers et al 2021) and businesses evolving (Anshari et al 2021), it becomes necessary for organisations to identify new KPAs and KPIs that will help them achieve success in this current environment. Organisations in South Africa are slowly introducing the 4IR to their environment and thus should be implementing appropriate KPAs and KPIs for organisational success at the departmental levels.…”

“…The 4IR has led to business upgrades from a technology standpoint. For example, the world now has education 4.0, agriculture 4.0 and health 4.0 (Anshari et al 2021), and newly developed 5.0s. These industries are now considered 4.0's because they adopted 4IR technologies such as sensors that allow real-time data analysis from remote areas (Anshari et al 2021).…”

“…For example, the world now has education 4.0, agriculture 4.0 and health 4.0 (Anshari et al 2021), and newly developed 5.0s. These industries are now considered 4.0's because they adopted 4IR technologies such as sensors that allow real-time data analysis from remote areas (Anshari et al 2021). Education 5.0 builds on education 3.0, which focuses on teaching, research, and community service.…”