The digital future of work: What will it mean for jobs and skills?

NEW FROM MCKINSEY GLOBAL INSTITUTE

Automation and digital technologies are changing the world of work. Four new videos explore pressing questions about these trends.

What will automation change?

Rapid advances in robotics and artificial intelligence are making inroads in the workplace, with machines carrying out physical and cognitive activities. What will this mean for employment?

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What skills will be needed?

Robots have long carried out routine physical activities, but increasingly machines can also take on more sophisticated tasks. Experts provide advice on the skills people will need going forward.

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Is the 9-to-5 job going the way of the dinosaur?

Independent work is on the rise, thanks in part to new digital platforms that allow people to find work and offer their skills. What will this do to traditional work routines?

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Policy implications of automation

The adoption of new technology and new work practices poses particular challenges to both business and policy makers. What are the key priorities they should look to address?

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