Title: A comparative study on the impact of artificial intelligence on employment opportunities for university graduates in Germany and the Netherlands: AI opportunities and risks

Authors: Muhammad Abdul Rauf; Muhammad Ashfaq; Rashedul Hasan; Md Abu Manju

Addresses: Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Laan van de Mensenrechten 500, 7331 VZ Apeldoorn, The Netherlands ' Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Laan van de Mensenrechten 500, 7331 VZ Apeldoorn, The Netherlands ' Inti International University, Persiaran Perdana BBN, Putra Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia ' Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Laan van de Mensenrechten 500, 7331 VZ Apeldoorn, The Netherlands

Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is leading a major transformation in employment through advances in disruptive technologies. This paper aims to uncover the state of AI implementation and its impact on employment trends in Germany and the Netherlands. With new types of jobs emerging due to AI, it is pertinent that a deeper analysis of the opportunities, benefits, risks and other related issues raised by this phenomenon are thoughtfully elaborated and explained. The fresh graduates are a major part of the future labour pool/workforce and any company's vital human capital composite. We wanted to know if university graduates believe that AI will take away their jobs or eliminate jobs. A quantitative analysis was carried out based on the data collected from more than 400 German and Dutch participants using a quantitative-structured questionnaire. The findings are important especially in restructuring the workplace in the wake of AI and concerned prospective employees.

Keywords: artificial intelligence; automation; employment opportunities; HRM transformation; Industry 4.0; robotisation; university students/graduates.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEWE.2021.119679

International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment, 2021 Vol.6 No.3, pp.185 - 204

Received: 06 May 2020
Accepted: 28 Feb 2021

Published online: 14 Dec 2021 *

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