The way businesses and people work has changed throughout the years. Constant innovation and the rapid advancement of technology has contributed heavily to the evolution of work processes, some call it the digital revolution. As processes change, the hunt for individuals with niche skills and talents that are vital during these transformations has increased tremendously. Then I’m sure your question is, what skills are exactly in demand or relevant this year? Let’s take a look at how digital revolution and the pandemic influenced businesses hiring needs and expectations.

1. Blockchain Development

Blockchain is a decentralised system where transactions are recorded across many computers. The data cannot be amended and is very secure as it is on stored on a centralised system or in one device. Blockchain can be implemented in almost any industries as most businesses deal with transactions and the storage of data from these transactions. We can see blockchain being implemented in financial companies, healthcare, and even F&B to name a few.

With the increase in its adoption, the demand for blockchain developers have increased tremendously. Also, with the diversity of different businesses, the implementation of blockchain may differ depending on their needs. This then pushes the demand for niche blockchain development and given the limited supply of blockchain talents, the salaries for talented individuals have skyrocketed in the past years.

2. Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity has always been in demand since the internet boom. As we’re now more connected than ever and the internet continue to expand, the need for cybersecurity talents have also increased. As we continue to depend on the internet for our learning, connectivity, work, convenience, and information – the relevance of the internet will never dissipate. Cybersecurity covers a wide array of areas from our network, cloud systems, applications, and even infrastructure.

As businesses continue to grow and evolve, so will the complexity of attacks on the internet. Cyber attacks on businesses has also increased over the years leading to the compromise of sensitive data. Businesses cannot neglect the importance of cybersecurity and how relevant it will be in the coming years.

3. Digital Marketing

The demand for digital marketers has always been constant. Businesses know of the importance of establishing a presence on digital platforms now that everyone are connected there. Even more so after the pandemic, many traditional companies are realising the importance of digital transformation.

The mandate for employees to work from home and for businesses to move their focus online, has seen many traditional businesses struggle to catch up or to close down entirely. As companies scramble to transform digitally, the demand for digital marketers has shot up exponentially.

4. Data Analytics

With the increase in businesses undertaking a digital transformation, the importance of collecting, presenting, and analysing data has also climbed. Data analytics covers a broad spectrum of different coding languages from Python, SQL, R, MATLAB, and more. Data analysts are also required to have critical thinking, proficiency in math, and the ability to communicate their findings across clearly.

As data can be perceived as dry, many also find ways to present data more visually using charts, infographics, and even animation. The importance of story-telling and representing data creatively is also an important skill. This could very well set a data analyst apart from the others who are solely focused on basic aspect of data analytics.

5. Artificial Intelligence

As consumers, a lot of times we find ourselves paying for convenience. The convenience of having food delivered, of hailing a cab without the need to stand by the road, to sign papers remotely through a screen, and the list goes on. Similar to businesses, finding ways to achieve a goal while cutting down time and manpower is a means to achieving business efficiency. There are many ways to achieve efficiency, one way being Artificial Intelligence or A.I for short.

Leveraging on technology, businesses can choose to develop an A.I system that improves overtime as it is fed more data and is able to efficiently automate a myriad of processes. The versatility of A.I is endless from analysing data, communicating with customers, automating processes, and on some levels, predicting future trends through data. As technology continue to progress, the capabilities and adoption of A.I solutions continue to increase – translating into an increase in A.I talents globally.

With that being said, it is clear that the future lies in technology sector with coding, analytics, data science, and UX design being the most sought-after skills. Regardless of the current industry or job scope you’re in, the relevance of technology is not exclusive to just the IT department. Having tech knowledge is crucial to remain relevant as it has the highest job security in the future.

There are also many initiatives set up by the government to encourage businesses to digitalise as well as individuals to upgrade themselves. Businesses can leverage on subsidies when implementing digital systems as well as hiring individuals to aid this process. Workers can also use government subsidies to upgrade themselves through courses.

Regardless, the entirety of transforming a business to leverage digital solutions is still a daunting process. Depending on how ready the company is, a business going through digital transformation can take months to years. There are many aspects of transformation a business has to regard without disrupting their current business flow.

Talent Spot is the leading staffing agency in Singapore. We assist companies going through digital transformation by overseeing one of the most important aspect in the company – people. We will find you the talent and skills you need to assist in your transformation and your business. This covers sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new employees into your company. This gives you time to focus on core business processes to ensure a smooth and effective digital transformation without disrupting current business processes.

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