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Sunday, April 07, 2019

Happy Working Alongside Robots

A look at people working with robots.  Not only the physical kind, but the 'robotic process' kind.   In fact, we have been planning, creating and installing the latter for many years.   Though it says 'happy', this is an likely an overstatement.    Some nervous insecurity is likely to be there as well.  Stats are interesting.

Most Business Decision-makers and Knowledge Workers Happy to Work Alongside Robots

Fears that automation will remove jobs for knowledge workers are reducing as opportunities emerge to upskill and eradicate mundane work     By Karl Flinders    Emea Content Editor, in Computer Weekly
  
A large majority of knowledge workers are happy to learn new skills and work alongside the robots that are rapidly automating businesses.

A survey of 5,000 of these professionals has revealed that 83% felt this way, with 78% ready to take on new roles.

The survey, carried out by automation software maker Blue Prism, contrasts with reports of fears among people that their jobs are at risk from automation. Blue Prism’s report found that only 37% of knowledge workers fear losing their job. .... "

And with acceptance of automation growing, businesses are not holding back. The survey found that 92% of business decision-makers are planning to automate more of their processes.

Some 88% believe robotic process automation (RPA) and 83% think intelligent automation will help solve global productivity problems and are critical for digital transformations.  ... "

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