How talent demand is transforming the automotive industry

Here is a snapshot of some great reseach on the automotive industry from Mercer.

The automotive industry is experiencing a profound shift. Talent is in the driver’s seat, and automotive manufacturers and suppliers need new skills for future success. 

The changes underway are primarily induced by technological innovations. Novel combinations of artificial intelligence and related autonomous technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT)/Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT) and edge computing are dramatically transforming automotive manufacturing as well as the capabilities of the vehicles they sell. Other factors come into play, too: consumer expectations, energy considerations, regulatory changes, supply chain bottlenecks, new work models and a change in the employer/employee relationship. 

As a result, automotive manufacturers and their suppliers are rethinking how they:

“Snatch up” and compete for talent

From other industries (such as high tech) to bring in and retain new skill sets in environments not historically designed for these talent types. Engagement and retention strategies are essential as automotive companies are just one group among many that are targeting this type of talent.

Read the full article here:

https://www.mercer.com/insights/people-strategy/future-of-work/shifting-gears-how-talent-demand-is-transforming-the-automotive/