In the ever-evolving landscape of Technology, industries such as healthcare and supply chain management are carving out their niche and making notable strides. However, construction, a sector long associated with grit and hands-on work, is being seen as trailing behind in its technological prowess, as per the findings of a recent study.
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Yooz, a leading developer of purchase-to-pay software, conducted a comprehensive survey titled 2023 Technology in the Workplace. This study, released on April 26, evaluated the perceived technological proficiency across ten varied sectors. The results were quite revealing: construction was perceived as the least technologically adept among all industries, coming in at the 10th position.
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The sectors that marginally edged out construction were the automotive and restaurant industries, securing the 8th and 9th positions, respectively. However, construction lagged significantly behind the manufacturing sector, which was in 5th position. The industries that dominated the ranking were software and healthcare, proudly claiming the 1st and 2nd ranks.
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The study featured insights from 600 professionals based in the U.S. These individuals, who earned a minimum of $50,000, represented diverse fields such as healthcare, software, and construction. Most participants were well-versed with Technology – 64% stated that they spent over half their workday using technological tools, and 37% reported spending over three-quarters of their day doing the same.
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But technological proficiency was not the only concern among the workers. The rate at which their respective industries were adopting new Technology was also seen as a critical factor, particularly for the younger professionals eyeing career advancement. When quizzed on whether the perceived tech adoption rate in their industry hindered their career progression, 50% of the workers under 25 from all sectors agreed or strongly agreed. This sentiment was shared by only 30% of the workers aged 25 and above.
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The need for more effective training in Technology was underlined by many participants. Most of them felt that the tech-training initiatives at their workplaces were inadequate. A mere 20% reported receiving training from their IT departments, while only 4% stated that their HR departments shouldered this responsibility. The majority claimed to be self-taught or to have learned through informal channels such as peers or online resources.
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The survey strongly recommended that industries should endeavor to embrace emerging technologies. Survey participants highlighted the transformative potential of cloud computing, automation, and the Internet of Things. However, the unanimous game-changer was artificial intelligence, with almost a quarter of the participants predicting it would revolutionize their industries if adopted.

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