RAUIA2024: Reskilling and Upskilling in the Age of AI: a Practical Guide to Workforce Transformation

Website	https://sites.google.com/view/routledge-edited-book?usp=sharing
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=rauia2024

The goal of "Reskilling and Upskilling in the Age of AI" is to provide businesses, schools, and people a thorough, useful manual for navigating the disruptive effects of AI on the labor market. In an AI-driven world, the book delves into the critical approaches for predicting future capabilities, creating and executing focused programs for reskilling and upskilling, and using cutting-edge technology to keep workers resilient and competitive. This book provides readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to encourage lifelong learning and flexibility, thereby preparing them for the quickly changing demands of the contemporary workplace. It does this by addressing issues related to particular industries, global strategies, technological convergence, and the critical role of leadership. "Reskilling and Upskilling in the Age of AI" is distinctive compared to previous research since it offers an interdisciplinary, global, and practical perspective on the possibilities and difficulties particular to workforce development driven by AI. This book offers industry-specific methods that are suited to various sectors, acknowledging that each sector has distinct skill needs due to AI, in contrast to many preceding publications that concentrate solely on AI or general labor trends. It sets itself apart by delving into the intersection of AI with other cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and IoT, a topic that is often skipped over in books of a similar kind. In addition, the book has a global viewpoint, covering the different demands and approaches of established and emerging economies—a topic that is not as often covered in the literature of today. Lastly, what distinguishes it from more theoretical or generic conversations in the industry is its focus on actionable insights, leadership positions, and ethical issues in workforce transformation, which provide a practical and forward-thinking roadmap that is both current and practicable.

Submission Guidelines

We are looking for authors of 11 Taylor&Francis book chapters whose titles are LIMITED!!! 

CHAPTERS MUST BE PREPARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DESCRIPTION. AFTER ACCEPTANCE THE ABSTRACT WE WILL SEND TEMPLATE.

Chapter 1. Reserved

Chapter 2: The Foundations of Reskilling and Upskilling

In the framework of an AI-dominated workplace, this chapter defines the fundamental ideas of reskilling and upskilling and explains their significance. The basic tenets of continuous education and lifetime learning are examined as essential elements in workforce transformation. The chapter also discusses how training programs and educational institutions are changing to meet the needs of artificial intelligence, which provides a strong basis for the useful tactics.

Case study: Siemens and Initiatives for Lifelong Learning: A Case Study The way Siemens has developed a culture of lifelong learning to remain competitive in the face of AI developments may be emphasized as an example of their approach to continuous learning and growth.

Chapter 3: Identifying Skills for the Future

This chapter teaches readers how to predict and identify the abilities that will become more valuable as artificial intelligence develops. The techniques for assessing the talent needs of various industries, both now and in the future, are covered in this chapter. In order to satisfy changing needs and keep the workforce flexible and relevant, it also emphasizes the significance of cooperation between businesses, academic institutions, and industry professionals in the development and upgrading of skill sets. This chapter will go over how AI may assist industries in planning for workforce development and forecast the skills required for the future of employment. By anticipating the most important abilities, businesses may use machine learning insights to remain ahead of the competition. This chapter gives readers the information they need to forecast skill shifts in an AI-driven workplace.

Case study: IBM's SkillsBuild program might be presented, demonstrating how the company anticipates and satisfies future skill needs by identifying and developing future talents via internal initiatives and collaborations with educational institutions.

Chapter 4: Designing Effective Reskilling Programs

The practical factors of designing and executing effective reskilling programs within businesses are the main topic of this chapter. It offers methods for creating projects that complement the ambitions of the workforce and company objectives. The chapter also examines how public-private partnerships and government regulations enable large-scale reskilling initiatives, providing insights into how to best use them to have the most possible effect.

Case study: Unilever's Global Reskilling Initiative: The design and implementation of Unilever's effective worldwide reskilling program, which uses AI to identify skill shortages and match training to business requirements, might be the subject of this case study.

Chapter 5: Upskilling: Enhancing Existing Capabilities

In order to better equip workers with the skills they already possess to meet the needs of an AI-driven society, Chapter 5 explores the significance of upskilling. The chapter explores how AI may be used to customize career objectives and upskilling routes by adjusting instruction to each student's unique capabilities. This strategy not only keeps workers competitive, but it also fosters their professional development inside the company. Learn how AI-powered learning systems maximize skill development by tailoring instruction to each learner's specific capabilities and speed. Customized routes that aid in skill refinement for increased productivity and job advancement are made possible by AI. This section demonstrates how agility and competitiveness are maintained in a dynamic workplace via individualized learning.

Case study: Google's AI-Powered Staff Development. Google's usage of AI to customize its workers' upskilling routes may be highlighted, showing how individualized learning opportunities improve worker capacities and career advancement.

 

Chapter 6: The Role of AI in Personalized Learning

This chapter examines the creative applications of AI that provide tailored training programs for staff members. It looks at how AI may assess each learner's unique requirements, learning preferences, and progress to create individualized training plans that are as successful as possible. In order to guarantee the ethical and successful use of AI-driven tailored learning, the chapter also covers ethical issues including prejudice and data protection.

Case study: Personalized Learning Platform at Coursera The scalability and efficacy of AI-driven education might be shown via this case study, which would emphasize how Coursera employs AI to generate individualized learning experiences for millions of users.

 

Chapter 7: Sector-Specific Approaches to Reskilling and Upskilling

Chapter 7's goal is to examine how reskilling and upskilling initiatives powered by AI must be customized to satisfy the particular needs of various sectors. This chapter aims to provide readers an awareness of the unique possibilities and constraints that many industries—including healthcare, manufacturing, education, and finance—face when incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily operations. The goal of this chapter is to demonstrate how reskilling and upskilling projects may be tailored to each sector's unique technology, regulatory, and skill needs by looking at case studies and examples that are industry-specific. The ultimate goal of this chapter is to provide companies with the information they need to create workforce development programs that are efficient, sector-specific, and in line with the demands of their industry as well as emerging trends. The chapter addresses how AI applications optimize workflows and improve quality in a variety of industries, including manufacturing and healthcare. Discover how AI may be used in a variety of sectors with examples such as design optimization in manufacturing or predictive maintenance in logistics. A path to industry-specific AI solutions that address particular needs is provided in this chapter.

 

 Chapter 8: Global Strategies for Reskilling and Upskilling in the Age of AI

This chapter will examine the many possibilities and difficulties that various geographical areas have while adjusting to changes in the workforce brought about by AI. Regional Differences will be analyzed in the following manner: Examine the differences in reskilling requirements across established and emerging economies, taking into account worker demographics, educational systems, and technology infrastructure. 

Case Studies: Provide case studies illustrating successful reskilling projects from throughout the globe, emphasizing the lessons that other areas may draw from these models.Policy Approaches: Talk about how international cooperation and state policies promote large-scale reskilling initiatives, paying particular attention to regional variations in these.Cultural Considerations: Discuss how cultural aspects affect how AI is adopted and how open people are to programs that help them reskill and upskill.Future Trends: Examine how changes in the world economy and advances in artificial intelligence may affect the workforce globally in the future, highlighting the need of constant adaptation in several areas.

 

Chapter 9: Technological Convergence: AI and Emerging Technologies in Workforce Development

Chapter looks at how the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technologies, such robots, blockchain, augmented reality (AR), and the Internet of Things (IoT), is changing the nature of the workforce and creating a need for new skills. This chapter aims to provide readers a better understanding of how these technologies interact with AI to bring forth both new possibilities and difficulties for a range of businesses. The chapter seeks to illustrate how technology integration is changing work responsibilities and requiring focused reskilling and upskilling initiatives via the examination of particular instances and use cases.

Chapter Learn how AI and technologies like blockchain and IoT can work together to redefine efficiency and innovation in a variety of sectors. For example, real-time data analysis is made possible by IoT-enhanced AI, which provides manufacturers with predictive insights to assist decision-making. The convergence of technology and the new skills they offer to workforce development are covered in this chapter.

In the end, the chapter hopes to ensure that people and organizations are ready to take advantage of these breakthroughs by preparing them for the complex needs of a quickly changing technology world.

 

Chapter 10: Leadership in the Age of AI: Guiding Workforce Transformation

In the AI age, this chapter emphasizes the vital role that leadership plays in advancing and maintaining workforce change. It offers tactical methods for executives to cultivate an environment of ongoing education and flexibility in their companies. In order to ensure that workforce changes are handled skillfully and in line with corporate values, the chapter further stresses the significance of ethical leadership in directing AI integration.

Case study: Examining Microsoft's leadership in incorporating AI into its worldwide operations and leading workforce change via a robust ethical framework is one way to analyze the case study.

 

Chapter 11: Measuring Success: Evaluating the Impact of Reskilling and Upskilling

 Chapter is devoted to discussing the metrics and techniques used to evaluate reskilling and upskilling programs. Key performance indicators (KPIs), which assist firms in calculating the return on their workforce development investments, are among the tools it offers for assessing training results. In order to keep learning programs current and in line with changing business requirements, the chapter also addresses the significance of ongoing feedback loops.

Case study: A Case Study of PwC's Training Effectiveness Metrics Organizations may learn how to gauge and improve their own efforts by seeing how PwC uses data and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of their reskilling programs.

 

Chapter 12: Preparing for the Future: Long-Term Strategies for Workforce Resilience

Chapter takes a forward-looking approach, outlining methods for creating a flexible workforce that can adjust to new developments in AI and overcome obstacles. It highlights the need of long-term planning for workforce development, which includes continuous upskilling and reskilling initiatives. In order to provide readers the knowledge they need to future-proof their companies and guarantee long-term success in an AI-driven society, the chapter also examines new AI technologies and their possible effects on the labor force. Chapter Learn how AI's ability to forecast changes in the industry may help you future-proof your workforce strategy. Organizations can adjust to changing labor demands and training requirements using data-driven insights.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Abstract submission: before 30 January 2025

Acceptance notification: 15 February 2025

Full chapter submission: 30 March 2025

Results Returned Review: 15 April 2025

Revised Chapter Submission: 30 April 2025

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to joanna.rosak-szyrocka@wz.pcz.pl