Orient Magazine Issue 71 - April 2019 | Page 52

Orient - The Official Magazine of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore - Issue 71 April 2019

Can Robots Free Us
to Be More Human?

By Dr. Gitanjali Ponnappa, People Advisory Services Partner, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP

Automation can help to take the “robot” out of humans and enable employees to extend their uniquely human qualities by adding value to tasks that are not easily and effectively accomplished by algorithms. Realising its potential will require all employees and leaders in organisations to challenge existing mindsets today.