Abstract:
The exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is transforming the labor market by altering job
roles and structures, thereby requiring enhanced skills to perform them. Even though organizations are increasing their
investments in reskilling programs, many of these efforts remain fragmented and inadequate for facilitating sustainable
workforce adaptation. This conceptual paper posits that workforce adaptation in the era of AI constitutes a challenge
primarily at the ecosystem level rather than at the organizational level. Using the Skills Ecosystem Framework, the study
combines recent academic research and policy reports to examine how coordination among key actors—employers,
workers, education and training providers, governments, professional bodies, and technology vendors—affects reskilling
outcomes. The paper present a conceptual framework to elucidate how ecosystem coordination affects skill formation,
skill utilization, and workforce adaptability in the context of rapid technological transformation. The paper concludes
with suggestions for managers, policymakers, and educators who want to improve institutional alignment and workforce
readiness in AI-driven job markets.
