Digitisation is transforming the nature of work, as well as many aspects of social
and civic life. Digital skills are vital for individuals and national economies to
prosper in a rapidly-changing world, benefiting from the opportunities of digital
and remaining resilient to potential risks. More than 90 per cent of jobs in some
categories now demand digital skills. Yet in 2016, just 56 per cent of Europeans had
adequate digital skills for the world they live in, and 37 per cent of the workforce
lacked adequate digital skills (European Commission figures).
