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The new-collar revolution

Madhuri Kukreja spent two and a half years working at a financial services company as an entry level analyst. It was monotonous work. Besides, she was consumed by anxiety about artificial intelligence (AI) taking her job: the prevalent fear among workers worldwide.

The article "The New Collar Revolution" from MSN discusses the shift in the job market towards roles that require specific technical skills rather than traditional academic degrees. It highlights how companies, particularly in sectors like technology, manufacturing, and healthcare, are increasingly valuing skills over formal education. This shift is giving rise to "new collar" jobs, which focus on competencies in areas like coding, cybersecurity, data analysis, and other technical skills often acquired through vocational training, bootcamps, or self-learning. The piece explains that this trend is democratizing access to high-paying jobs, reducing the emphasis on four-year degrees, and addressing skill shortages in industries. It also touches on how this movement is supported by initiatives from companies like IBM, which have started to hire based on skills rather than degrees, thereby fostering a more inclusive workforce and potentially reshaping the future of work.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-in/careers/career-advice/the-new-collar-revolution/ar-AA1yfEsj