Saving Your Job In the Age of Automation
As automation finds its way into every industry
in the working world, some employees will find that certain jobs are facing elimination, but that
isn’t the case for most. In many industries, automation is acting as a
job-saver of sorts. Here are some ways technology is saving your job:
Automation Give Workers New Skills
Automation allows workers to expand their skill
set. Too often, workers become complacent, always using the same set of skills
with which they started their job.
Introducing new software into the workplace will
inspire workers to get excited about their work again. Having the
opportunity to learn new systems and machinery can be just what some employees
need to actually enjoy their job again.
By introducing new automation systems, businesses
are creating new opportunities for their employees to grow. As employees work
alongside the new technology, they will need to learn more about these systems
and will gain valuable experience in the process.
Most of the new technology will require training
to make sure workers are comfortable working with
it. Once employees get the hang of using the new automated systems, they can
add their new skill set to their resumes and apply for other higher paying
positions.
Technology Allows Businesses to Grow
The main point of automation is to allow
businesses to become more efficient and productive. As
businesses automate their work, they can expect to gain more customers as well
as generate more revenue.
Most businesses find that implementing time
saving automation processes into their business routine has given their company
a new lease on life. Having the opportunity for employees and employers to
learn new technology also creates a sense of growth and development throughout
the workplace.
Once businesses set up the rest of their
automated processes with new software, management and workers can spend their time
branching out in other ways. Oftentimes this can mean launching new products,
taking on new hires, expanding services, and even starting new businesses.
In most cases, businesses will never go past
partial automation. This will allow their business to run smoothly, but will
still ensure that there is always a strong human element in the mix.
Automation can Save Struggling Businesses
Businesses that stand to benefit the most from
automation are the ones that are struggling with the basic day-to-day tasks of
running a business. Whether this means having difficulty with executing
customer service experiences effectively, or not being able to manage finances
properly–most new businesses have a lot to learn and not a lot of time to do
it.
Most of these businesses are just starting off,
but never make it past being a “small business” because they never get over
these types of hurdles. When struggling businesses choose to automate their
workflow even a little, they will notice how
much easier it is to get their business up and running.
The very nature of automation is to save time,
and with the right software and technology, employees and employers will find
that they can bring their failing business from the brink of disaster. For
example, if your business has a lot of important data, which most companies
do–you want to be sure all of it backed up. By using a data backup software, you won’t have to worry
about your date in case of an emergency.
Technology Creates New Industries
As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced,
new positions and new industries will be created. While job loss in other
industries is inevitable, workers of today and the future have the flourishing
industry of artificial intelligence and automation to look forward to.
With the rise of automation, new businesses have been created solely to
develop, maintain, and distribute new technology and software. Human workers
will always be needed to invent better technology as our needs for automation
continue to expand. Additionally, businesses that choose to implement
automation as part of their workplace will always need in-house workers to
provide maintenance and instruction for their new technology.
Human workers will be needed to continue studying
the ever-evolving relationship between man and machinery in the working world.
Machines and robots will require new parts and updates as new technology is
developed.
This need is what has led to the
creation of new jobs built around new technology. Jobs like field service
technicians, network administrators, and web developers have sprung into
existence in the past 30 years.
It’s Not as Bad as You Think
Technology can undoubtedly lead to job loss, but
it will also save more jobs than it destroys. For example, if you automate your
accountspayable process–that doesn’t mean you have to get rid of the entire
department.
If you fear this type of change in the
workplace–that’s totally common, but you must adjust accordingly or it is
likely you will lose customers and money along the way. As we move toward the
future, businesses and employees can trust that automation and new technology
will enhance their careers. 😊