How To Overcome Work From Anywhere Challenges In The Age of AI ?
Sasanka Dias
I Help Build Purpose Driven Personal Brands For The Gig Economy | Speaker | Branding & Communications Consultant | Author of "One-Of-A-Kind Personal Brand"
What has been your biggest challenge as a remote worker ?
Work From Anywhere is a progressive method in the future of work. Even though you think it’s easy, it’s tough if you don’t adapt yourself accordingly. One of the most important factors or characteristics that you need to possess when you are in a “Work From Anywhere” mode is integrity. You must work to your conscience.
We often see, some really prefer to work remotely; however, when they switch to the WFA mode, they don’t deliver in the expected manner. In the current context, it’s absolutely essential to upskill yourself when you are working remotely; because, Work From Anywhere is all about your skills. In an AI-driven world, building skills that matter is crucial. Your digital skills such as machine learning, data science, data analysis, big data play an important role in the success of your work.
Artificial Intelligence is enabling us to push our limits on a daily basis. The future of work has transformed in a way that it has never taken place before. A revolutionary tool as AI has made our work easier. It has displaced some jobs and at the same time it’s creating a set of job roles we have never heard before.
One of the biggest challenges for remote work or Work From Anywhere is up-skilling. According to McKinsey Global Institute, AI is set to add an additional $ 13 trillion in global economic activity by 2030. It’s a human - AI collaboration era and to work from anywhere, it’s essential that you up-skill yourself with AI-based technologies and other emerging technologies.
44% of employees are expected to shift their core skills by 2027. Upskilling is essential to enhance performance in the current roles. AI tools will become an integral aspect of daily operations. Therefore, upskilling yourself on AI-based technologies is of paramount importance. AI is a tool that augments human capability. If you do not adapt yourself to adopt AI in your daily activities, you will be thrown out of the game.
How do you overcome work from anywhere challenges such as up-skilling and re-skilling in the age of AI ?
Instead of thinking of the job losses and other calamities, draw attention towards work that will be required in your industry. Which skills are in demand and which skills do companies look for ? It’s important that you always be vigilant about these factors because they keep on changing rapidly. This preparation would keep you in good stead for the future demands of your industry.
2. Bridging skills gaps
By incorporating AI into your workflow using AI tools will help you stay competitive, streamline processes and boost productivity. The 3 most important aspect in this context are curiosity, adaptability and commitment to continuous learning.
3. Discovering up-skilling and re-skilling opportunities
When you are in this mode you should never be afraid of seeking guidance or mentorship. The guidance and mentorship would take you to greater heights. This will also enable you open new career avenues.
Working in the work from anywhere mode in the age of AI, it’s important that you consider the potential risks of AI technology too. These risks needs to be assessed and managed in an appropriate manner to to harness the power of AI to make a revolutionary impact through the work you do.
The rise of AI results in the rise of new job roles which we have never heard before. For example, AI engineers, data scientists and machine learning experts are in high demand and with the further evolution of AI we have anticipate many changes in the current workflow and many new job roles and opportunities we have never even imagined.
Therefore, overcoming the challenges of Work From Anywhere in the age of AI, can enable you to propel your career to new dimensions.
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Sasanka Dias