What’s more, automation may squelch roles that were traditionally a foot in the door. “There is value in ‘starting off in the mailroom,’ and businesses will struggle organically growing talent that fundamentally understands a business from the ground up without these kinds of opportunities,” warns Elder. “The lack of entry-level jobs also creates many more missed opportunities for businesses to earn the loyalty of a new generation of talent.”Part of preparing for the future of work will be identifying what skill gaps need to close and who can bridge those gaps—a new generation of talent or existing …
