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How Technology is Impacting Frontline Workers – The Future of Jobs and AI-Driven Skill Development

Did you know that over 60% of frontline workers already use digital tools daily to manage their shifts, training, and tasks? Where once paperwork and repetitive manual effort ruled the floor, today smartphones, AI tools, and connected devices are reshaping work across industries.

For countless workers in retail, manufacturing, logistics, and services, technology is making jobs safer, more dynamic, and far more interesting.

Jobs We’ve Already Lost

Roles like lift operators, switchboard handlers, and routine data-entry clerks have disappeared as automation replaced repetitive functions. In retail, self-checkout systems reduced demand for cashiers, shifting employment toward customer service and tech-support roles.

🔹 Key Insight: Manual, repetitive jobs without cognitive or emotional depth remain the most vulnerable as GenAI continues to evolve.

Careers Emerging with AI & Tech

From AI specialists and cybersecurity experts to AR/VR designers and cloud architects, new roles are on the rise. Quick-commerce, luxury brand management, and immersive tech are widening opportunities—blending digital fluency with sector expertise.

Skilling for the Future with Meraqui

Meraqui, in partnership with NAAC-accredited universities and AICTE-approved colleges, offers eight futuristic undergraduate tracks that prepare students for the workplace of tomorrow.

What makes them different?

Live industry projects and hands-on labs
Mentorship from seasoned professionals
Access to Meraqui’s employer network across retail, logistics, manufacturing, and technology

Real-world projects include:

Building AI tools for business problems

Automating warehouse operations

Securing cloud infrastructure

Designing immersive retail experiences

✨ The outcome: Graduates who are not just strong in theory but truly job-ready—equipped to bridge technology with real industry needs.

Technology as a Partner, Not a Replacement

The future isn’t about humans vs. machines—it’s about humans with machines. Automation may reshape roles, but it also opens doors to safer, more engaging, and rewarding careers. With the right skills, today’s workforce can thrive in this partnership.