The emergence of 5G technology heralds a transformational era for the workforce, indicating changes in job creation, skillsets, and economic expansion. The features of 5G technology will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of industries. 5G’s critical role in refining industrial practices becomes particularly salient as we shift from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. For industries to successfully implement 5G, there must be a clear overview of the current proceedings and a strategic plan for future development. This necessitates an assessment of the various prospects that may arise during the implementation of 5G. The present study utilized a narrative review, which entailed an exploration of pertinent material using distinct search phrases and multiple databases, and synthesizing the findings into categories to provide a summary and interpretation of the results. In this analysis, a collection of multidisciplinary studies has been gathered, analyzed, and integrated to form a holistic view of the requirements for the 5G workforce to perform efficiently in their respective fields. Additionally, this research delineates original insights with respect to existing works and sets a perspective that combines viewpoints from information and communication technologies (ICT), human resources management (HRM), and management into one whole frame. Moreover, this paper provides an outline of the propositions surrounding 5G, competencies, and the status of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0. Future research should concentrate on developing robust frameworks and guidelines for successful collaboration between industry and academia in the context of technological transitions. Furthermore, studies could explore the impact of effective partnerships on innovation, productivity, and skill development within the workforce to better understand the long-term benefits of such collaborations.
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