The Public Sector Podcast: Automation and the Future of Work
The strategies and actions being taken by the Ontario's Ministry of Labour with Simone Atungo, Assistant Deputy Minister of Workforce Policy and Innovation Division at the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Jordan Mullins
11 August 2024
Show Notes
Over the next ten years, automation is expected to affect half of Canadians’ jobs. In this episode, Simone Atungo, Assistant Deputy Minister of Workforce Policy and Innovation Division at the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, explores the profound impact of automation on the future of work. Simone discusses how the adoption of automation is transforming workplaces and changing the skills required for workers, highlighting the need for workers to upgrade their skills or acquire new ones to adapt to these changes.
Tune in to learn about the strategies and actions being taken by Ontario’s Ministry of Labour to ensure a smooth transition for both employers and employees in navigating this digital transformation.
Speaker
Simone Atungo, Assistant Deputy Minister of Workforce Policy and Innovation Division (Employment), Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
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