The labour market is entering an era of sweeping re-specialisation, in which it is not jobs but specific skill sets that have an expiry date. This was the key takeaway from Breakfast AI, held a few days ago at The Warsaw HUB, where technology and HR experts discussed the future of organisations in an AI-driven world.
"The narratives about massive lay-offs caused by AI are exaggerated. However, ignoring the fact that – according to the World Economic Forum – nearly half of today’s skills will lose their value in the coming years would be a mistake. The key to success lies not in defending your job but in proactively managing your skill portfolio. The concept of ‘work for life’ is finally being replaced by the idea of ‘learning throughout your life’.” noted Maciej Mazurek, CEO of Bee Talents, an expert supporting HR processes for IT companies, who opened the meeting
A company of the future, or a skills-based organisation
"We must move away from thinking in terms of fixed positions and instead build a culture based on skills. Talent is not an asset to be managed – it is potential to be activated. Companies that understand this and invest in the development of their people will gain a huge advantage, especially as building talent in-house is up to three times cheaper than hunting for it on the market,” said Anna Proch, CEO of Edutailor.ai and Zeox S.A.
Labour market: facts versus myths
"In areas such as AI, Machine Learning, Data, and Cybersecurity, we are seeing a surge in job opportunities – by as much as 70 per cent. At the same time, there is stagnation in traditional office roles, clearly showing where the change is occurring and the direction in which the market is evolving,” explained Dagna Frydrych, Head of Growth Marketing at Just Join IT.
"Companies will always reward people who take responsibility – a quality that, alongside commitment, will remain in demand for ever. Technology may serve as a tool, but it will not replace humans in strategic thinking or in taking responsibility for the final outcome,” said Kamil Osiecki, CEO of Ideamotive.
Conclusions for business
"In creating The Warsaw HUB ecosystem, we have focused from the very beginning on building a community and delivering added value to our tenants that goes beyond the office itself. We are pleased to be able to initiate discussions on such key topics as the impact of AI on the labour market. We believe that sharing knowledge and inspiring development are among the key roles a modern workplace can play today,”
concluded Sylwia Wiszowata-Łazarz, Head of Marketing, Asset Services, Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate advisory firm, appointed as property manager for The Warsaw HUB.