Robotics, automation changing jobs forever

How the benefits are leveraged will determine the winners and also-rans of the new digital era

The three big challenges for all global business corporations today are protectionism, digital transformation and automation. How the forces of protectionism play out will be determined by the rigour and scope of visa restrictions that are already in play in the USA, Europe, Singapore and parts of the Arab world. Digital transformation is a catharsis that most companies are addressing, some with positive “winner takes all” enthusiasm and others with trepidation, wondering if they can catch up with the leaders. But what is most nerve-wracking, not just for firm-level strategists but also for industry associations and governments seeking to protect