Impact of Automation on Job Opportunities According to Millennials

Proof Point

Telecommunications, financial services, and manufacturing identified as top sectors where automation can lead to more job opportunities, according to 2017 Deloitte survey

Impact of Automation on Job Opportunities According to Millennials

2017 (percentage)

Note: Data from Deloitte’s 2017 Millennial Survey of 8,000 millennials (born after 1982) across 30 countries

Proof Point Findings

  • Positive Job Outlook – Technology, media and telecommunications (58%), financial services (54%) and manufacturing (53%), top industries where Millennials expect automation to free up workloads leading to more responsibilities and development opportunities, according to 2017 Deloitte survey
  • Decreasing Job Opportunities – However, at least three in ten respondents think automation will decrease available jobs across sectors, especially in not for profit and travel hospitality and leisure sectors
  • Key Growth Drivers – Include exponential advances and drop in cost of AI applications, increasing adoption of emerging technologies, and rising business demand for automation solutions

Accelerator

Market Disruption

Sector

Cross-sector

Source

Date Last Updated

May 30, 2018

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