UK IT and Tech professionals are feeling apprehensive about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation on their job security, according to a new market study from IT recruitment specialists Computer Futures. The study, How the STEM World Evolves, reveals that 52% of respondents expressed fear over the potential job loss caused by AI and automation.
Timo Lehne, CEO of SThree, the parent company of Computer Futures, commented: “AI and automation are causing a lot of excitement and nervousness about their impact on the global workforce. Public discourse shows a seesaw of acceptance and anxiety. As these technologies become a part of everyday life, it is important to understand how professionals may feel threatened and what they can do about it.”
The survey, conducted by IntelliSurvey in collaboration with SThree, also found that remote working is important to UK IT and Tech professionals, with 80% stating that their next role should allow them to work remotely. Pay transparency is high on the agenda, with 83% of respondents noting that it is important to know they are being paid fairly and to know how much they will earn before applying for a new job.
Job security (87%) and personal purpose in their work (82%) were also ranked highly by respondents. More than two thirds (77%) placed importance on their employer’s mission and values.
For more information, or targeted stats please contact us. To access the full global report visit: How the STEM World Evolves.
A survey of over 2,300 technology and IT professionals across the UK, Germany, The Netherlands, USA and Japan, conducted by IntelliSurvey for Computer Futures’ parent company SThree, has revealed that UK IT and Tech professionals are feeling apprehensive about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation on their job security.
The survey found that 52% of respondents expressed fear over the potential job loss caused by AI and automation. Speaking about the findings, Timo Lehne, CEO of SThree, said: “AI and automation are causing a lot of excitement and nervousness about their impact on the global workforce. Public discourse shows a seesaw of acceptance and anxiety. As these technologies become a part of everyday life, it is important to understand how professionals may feel threatened and what they can do about it.”
The survey also highlighted the importance of remote working for UK IT and Tech professionals, with 80% stating that their next role should allow them to work remotely. Pay transparency also ranked highly with 83% of respondents noting that it is important to know they are being paid fairly and to know how much they will earn before applying for a new job. Job security (87%) and personal purpose in their work (82%) were also ranked highly.
For more information, or targeted stats please contact us. To access the full global report visit: How the STEM World Evolves.
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