What are the factors affecting the digitalization of the labor markets and the widening skills gap? One + one (1+1) is not equal to successful digital transformation. Performance and cost are two key drivers of technological development. As transistors increasingly fit into smaller spaces, processing power is increased and energy efficiency improved, all at a lower cost for … [Read more...] about Successful digital transformation: It’s not just about technology…
Jodykay Maxwell
Jodykay Maxwell is consultant at the IDB Labor Markets Division, based in Jamaica. She is a development professional with more than five years’ experience in managing and implementing complex and cross-cutting projects that unlocks opportunities for sustainable development in the Caribbean. Jodykay has previously worked as a Portfolio Analyst with the World Bank, Caribbean Country Management Unit where she helped to manage a portfolio valued at US$270m in Jamaica and Guyana. She has also worked as an Energy Analyst with the Inter-American Development Bank and as a Consultant with IDBLab in Jamaica. She is a graduate of University of Cambridge, certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and is trained in Agile Scrum.
Supporting technology adoption through Sector Skills Councils
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution unfolds, companies have begun to harness new and emerging technologies to reach higher levels of efficiency of production and consumption, expand into new markets, and compete for a global consumer base. These changes are causing huge shifts in the existing skill requirements for workers; and the demand for higher cognitive, technological, … [Read more...] about Supporting technology adoption through Sector Skills Councils
Career Pathway Frameworks and the future of work
Global labor market systems are undergoing big changes, most driven in part by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The scope of these changes has driven a debate on the most effective ways to up-skill and re-skill the global workforce. This is particularly important with the emerging need for new digital skills that holds the promise of successful career transitions in the face … [Read more...] about Career Pathway Frameworks and the future of work