Even though there are twenty million positions and only five million applicants, the unemployment problem would not be solved for the simple reason that each position is specific, and as such, requires specific knowledge and I am not just referring to the aspects of skills but also interpersonal issues, communication, teamwork, motivation, initiative, etc.
And in the worst case, in which there is a position that does not require knowledge because it is a repetitive and automated job, surely in the near future that task will be roboticized so as not to have an unnecessary expense with an employee.
The knowledge to carry out any task in today's work world makes the positions specific and cannot be exchanged, therefore there may be many applicants, but those who have real aspirations to fill that position will be a few. Still, among those few, there are few who have the necessary knowledge to fill the position.
A short time ago a Newsletter came to me where they discussed the importance of knowledge in today's economy, they gave as an example that of sitting two trained people in front of two twin computers, with the same programs, the same capacity, the The same model, and, most likely, each one will obtain different results for the simple reason that each one of them has different and more specific knowledge.
The knowledge era is quite cruel if viewed from the social point of view, since it opens a gap that goes from inclusion to exclusion. Either you are inside the labor circle, or you are outside. Those who opted for the second option will enjoy good times to stand out and be noted for what they know and for what they know.
Today it is talented professionals with knowledge who impose the rules and working conditions. In the words of Robert Reich, “In the old economy, companies had the power to contract. Now talented people can afford to choose the workplace.
Consequently, the biggest challenge for organizational leaders is finding, attracting, and retaining talented people. ”
Knowledgeable employees are also demanding in relation to their professional development, since they fully understand that their most valuable capital is given by the knowledge they possess, so they will require companies to have new knowledge, continuous learning, constant training, etc. day by day increase your intellectual capital and its value in the market.
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