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@article{189459,
        author = {Vikram R. Hande},
        title = {Workforce Skills Transformation in the Transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {6402-6406},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189459},
        abstract = {The change from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 marks a fundamental shift from automation-driven manufacturing to a human-centric, sustainable, and resilient industrial ecosystem. Klaus Schwab (2016) defined the fourth industrial revolution as the integration of digital technologies with physical manufacturing systems. European Commission (2021), Industry 5.0 focuses on human creativity, ethical intelligence, sustainable and resilient approach to industrial production. This research paper examines the workforce transformation with the evolving skill requirements in Industry 5.0
The research is based on secondary data obtained from the Future of Jobs Report 2025, released by the World Economic Forum. Results reveal that cognitive, emotional, interdisciplinary, and ethical competencies are as critical as technical skills. The study concludes that future workforce preparedness requires strong collaboration between academia, industry, and efforts from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).},
        keywords = {Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0, World Economic Forum, Higher Education Institutions, Workforce Transformation},
        month = {December},
        }