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Workers will be expected to bring more to the job as AI takes over routine tasks

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

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  • Lithuanian human-resources specialists say AI and automation are taking over routine work, increasing demand for critical thinking, adaptability, collaboration and leadership.
  • They argue that AI may recognize or imitate emotions but cannot genuinely experience them, leaving authenticity and trust as distinct human strengths.
  • The World Economic Forum forecasts that about 39% of the core skills workers need today will change by 2030.

The more technology enters the workplace, the more valuable distinctly human abilities may become. That is the view of human-resources specialists who say artificial intelligence is already absorbing many routine tasks once assigned to employees.

Toma Stonkienฤ—, head of human resources at HEADEX group, says soft skills no longer supplement professional expertise. They have become an essential part of it. Critical thinking, cooperation, handling uncertain situations and building relationships based on trust can give people an advantage over automated systems.

Under these circumstances, the ability to adapt to change is valued most.

· Toma Stonkienฤ—The HEADEX group human-resources chief described adaptability as the most valuable quality as technology changes work.

The World Economic Forum lists analytical thinking, resilience, flexibility, leadership, social influence and creativity among the skills expected to remain important. It also predicts that about 39% of the core skills workers need today will change by 2030. Technical knowledge can become outdated quickly, while the ability to learn, communicate, manage conflict and withstand stress remains useful as technology changes.

People choose not only a job, but also the quality of relationships there.

· Toma Stonkienฤ—She discussed the growing importance of workplace culture, leadership and team relationships in Lithuania.

โ€œUnder these circumstances, the ability to adapt to change is valued most,โ€ Stonkienฤ— said. She added that employees in Lithuania increasingly consider organizational culture, leadership quality, team atmosphere and opportunities for growth when choosing a workplace. โ€œPeople choose not only a job, but also the quality of relationships there.โ€

Kristina Astrauskienฤ—, head of SEB bankโ€™s human-resources department, said the importance of soft skills would continue to grow as AI handles more routine and technical work. Context, empathy, trust and the ability to bring people together require qualities that technology can imitate but does not genuinely possess. AI may recognize a depressed mood or simulate romantic feelings, but specialists distinguish that from actually experiencing emotions. Human authenticity, responsibility, values and real experience remain central to building trust.

I think the importance of so-called soft skills will only increase in the future.

· Kristina Astrauskienฤ—The SEB bank human-resources chief said AI would increase the value of skills involving context, empathy and trust.
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