As job losses in private sector continue, the employees at the middle level face the biggest risk of getting laid off. Be it the information technology sector or telecom, everywhere the middle-level employee is under pressure. Companies find it easier to retrain new staff or workers at the lower level because they are digital natives. Only 19 per cent said it was employees at the mid-level who got bigger pay hikesFor those who want to change with the times, upskilling is the way to survive. Automation and artificial intelligence have changed business models, and companies now require employees with new skills that bring in revenue.

Source: Economic Times November 29, 2017 07:07 UTC