Prospects Of Shifting Basic Competencies In The Digital Economy

Abstract

The fourth industrial revolution and the transition to the digital economy are transforming social and industrial relations and creating demand for a new competence profile. A significant part of the world's economically active population is worried about losing their jobs due to the spread of digital technologies and freelancing. The aim of the paper is to clarify the prospects of shifting basic competencies in the developing digital economy. Researchers are following the theory of evolutionary economics and the concept of changing technological orders. The authors formulated the concept of digital competencies based on the review and integration of existing scientific approaches. Digital competence is the result of a complex integration of abilities, skills and knowledge that contributes to the accumulation of experience, the implementation of professional skills and labor competencies in a digital environment. Digital competencies are knowledge of the digital space of a certain professional activity, skills and abilities to work with digital technologies. The proposed concepts are a contribution to the theoretical discussion in this area. The research based on foresight and regression-correlation analysis and provides key trends in the transition to the digital economy, positive dynamics of the level of robotization, and the shift of competencies towards digital competencies. Labor functions are replaced by a bionic management model based on combining digital technologies and algorithms with exclusively human abilities for creativity, reflection, and empathy. The research has practical significance for adapting educational programs and training personnel for the digital economy.