Reskilling the Workforce for Technological Advancement - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798369306123

Publisher: IGI Global, 2024

Synopsis

The modern workforce is continually evolving, presenting an ongoing challenge to business stakeholders, from workers to administration. Technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and the ever-changing global economic landscape have set the stage for a resounding conundrum. How can workers, employers, and society adapt to this rapidly transforming environment? Reskilling the Workforce for Technological Advancement presents an answer in the concept of reskilling existing workforces. As highlighted in the book, reskilling offers a path to not only address the challenges faced by individuals but also to propel businesses and society forward. The first issue at hand is the need for workers to continually develop new skills and adapt to new roles in response to technological advancements. Reskilling the Workforce for Technological Advancement presents a compelling solution by outlining how reskilling can open to new career opportunities, boost earning potential, and provide the necessary tools for individuals to remain competitive. From the lens of employers, the book unveils how reskilling can lead to improved productivity, reduced turnover, and heightened employee engagement. By investing in training and development programs, businesses can ensure their workforce is well-equipped to meet the demands of the ever-changing job market. This insight is pivotal for companies seeking a competitive edge in the modern business landscape. Society benefits from reskilling as it addresses skill gaps and reduces unemployment, effectively steering us towards a more prosperous future. Reskilling the Workforce for Technological Advancement is formidable resource that can guide us through this evolving landscape, offering concrete solutions to the complex issues faced by individuals, businesses, and society as a whole.

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About the Author

Oytun Meçik is a Professor at Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Department of Economics. Meçik completed his undergraduate education at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2008, his master's degree at Uşak University in 2010, and his doctorate in Economics at Anadolu University in 2014. He received the title of Associate Professor in Macroeconomics in 2017 and became a Professor in 2023. Meçik, who has many studies in the fields of labor market and social and economic networks, currently works on social capital, education-job mismatch in the labor market, the effects of digital transformation, and innovation economics. Meçik serves as editor and editorial board member in national and international journals and publishing houses. Meçik is a member of the Turkish Economic Association and the Regional Science Turkish National Committee. In 2024, he received the title of Sworn Social Mediator.

Edition details

• Publisher: IGI Global
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369306123
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 308
• Editor: Meçik Oytun