scholarly journals Fragmentation in the Future of Work: A Horizon Scan Examining the Impact of the Changing Nature of Work on Vulnerable Workers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arif Jetha ◽  
Ali Shamaee ◽  
Silvia Bonaccio ◽  
Monique AM. Gignac ◽  
Lori Tucker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Job Displacement ◽  
Future Of Work ◽  
Gray Literature ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Vulnerable Workers

Abstract Background. The future of work is characterized by social, technological, economic, environmental and political changes that are expected to disrupt all aspects of the working world. Our study aims to understand how the future of work impacts vulnerable workers. Methods. We conducted a horizon scan to systematically identify and synthesize diverse sources of evidence including academic research, gray literature and social media. Search terms were generated by members of the multidisciplinary research team, and combined with work outcome, future- and change-related and vulnerable worker search terms. Six search portals were used to uncover peer reviewed and gray literature across diverse disciplines. Search terms were also entered into Twitter’s standard search interface to identify social media resources. Literature was screened for eligibility (i.e., English language, documented a change in the nature of work, industrialized context and description of impact to vulnerable workers). Each relevant article was synthesized, and trend categories were developed by through iterative discussions among the research team. Results. An initial search yielded 4,800 articles after removing duplicates. Following a title and abstract relevancy screen, 3,195 articles were excluded. A total of 342 articles were fully reviewed. A synthesis of articles found nine trend categories which included digital transformation of the economy, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML)-enhanced automation, AI-enabled human resource management systems, skill requirements for the future of work; globalization 2.0, climate change and the green economy, Gen Zs and the work environment; populism and the future of work, and external shocks to accelerate the changing nature of work (The COVID-19 example). Some workers may be more likely to experience vulnerability in the future of work including greater exposure to job displacement or wage depression. However, some potentially positive future of work trends also existed and could be beneficial for the labor market engagement of certain groups. Discussion. The changing nature of work can be fragmented for different groups of workers. Our research offers an important step towards understanding and supporting the involvement of vulnerable workers in the future of work.

scholarly journals Business Is Changing: Expert and Public Opinion on the Future of Work and Artificial Intelligence Through Social Media Research

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan A. Cecchini
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
News Media ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
End Users ◽  
Future Of Work ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Work Centre

Big name organizations have proposed that AI will fundamentally transform the future of business by altering the skills that will be required to stay competitive in an epoch where routine- jobs are automated and where workers in less-routine jobs are displaced from burgeoning advancements in AI. When it comes to assessing the impact of hazardous technologies, a growing body of literature suggests that experts and everyday people tend to perceive risks differently. Social media is a tool that allows individuals to engage with one another, and more recently, social media has become an influential means of consuming and disseminating news online. Reddit is a form of social media that combines both news consumption and social engagement. This major research project (MRP) examines online discourses from end-users on Reddit, from articles written by journalists, and from experts quoted in the media. Inductive content analysis reveals that topics of conversation about AI and the future of work centre around inequality and the economy. Apparent differences are observed between end-users, journalists, and experts, such as the high prevalence of dread on Reddit, which may suggest that most individuals, as opposed to those in the news media, think negatively about AI being introduced into the workplace—for reasons that revolve around the economy, inequality, or both.

scholarly journals Business Is Changing: Expert and Public Opinion on the Future of Work and Artificial Intelligence Through Social Media Research

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan A. Cecchini
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
News Media ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
End Users ◽  
Future Of Work ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Work Centre

Big name organizations have proposed that AI will fundamentally transform the future of business by altering the skills that will be required to stay competitive in an epoch where routine- jobs are automated and where workers in less-routine jobs are displaced from burgeoning advancements in AI. When it comes to assessing the impact of hazardous technologies, a growing body of literature suggests that experts and everyday people tend to perceive risks differently. Social media is a tool that allows individuals to engage with one another, and more recently, social media has become an influential means of consuming and disseminating news online. Reddit is a form of social media that combines both news consumption and social engagement. This major research project (MRP) examines online discourses from end-users on Reddit, from articles written by journalists, and from experts quoted in the media. Inductive content analysis reveals that topics of conversation about AI and the future of work centre around inequality and the economy. Apparent differences are observed between end-users, journalists, and experts, such as the high prevalence of dread on Reddit, which may suggest that most individuals, as opposed to those in the news media, think negatively about AI being introduced into the workplace—for reasons that revolve around the economy, inequality, or both.

scholarly journals Effects of Indian Cartoons on Pakistani Children

2018 ◽  
Vol I (I) ◽  
pp. 15-25
Author(s):  
Khadija Maqsood
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
The Future ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Common ◽  
Cultural Traits ◽  
Hindi Language ◽  
The Impact

This study is conducted to assess the impact of Indian Cartoons on Pakistani children. For this purpose, the survey was conducted among the common citizens of Pakistan. In total 50 participants took part in the survey. It has been established that the major impacts of Indian Cartoons include children adopting foreign cultural traits, adopting Hindi language and diverting away from Religion to some extent. These impacts can become harmful in future if the foreign traits adopted by children get cemented. These children are the future of Pakistan. If they do not stick to their original cultural identity, then in few years the distinct identity of Pakistan will be lost. Even when the cartoons are banned from Pakistani channels, still they are present on social media platforms like Youtube. Parents must ensure that their children do not watch Indian cartoons. Only then we will be able to save our culture.

The Impact of Technology on the Present and the Future of Work and Skills

2021 ◽  
pp. 119-141
Author(s):  
Sergio Torrejón Pérez ◽  
Ignacio González Vázquez
Keyword(s):  
Future Of Work ◽  
The Future ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

Vulnerable Workers and the Future of Work

2021 ◽  
pp. 97-117
Author(s):  
Paul Boselie ◽  
Rik van Berkel ◽  
Jasmijn van Harten ◽  
Laura van Os ◽  
Rosan Haenraets
Keyword(s):  
Future Of Work ◽  
The Future ◽  
Vulnerable Workers

The co-evolution of remote work and expectations in a COVID-19 world utilizing an expectation disconfirmation theory lens

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen Carraher-Wolverton
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Of Work ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
The Future ◽  
Expectation Disconfirmation ◽  
Intention To Continue ◽  
The Impact

Purpose As researchers are being called to examine the evolving technology research issues for COVID-19 and other pandemics, remote work has been accelerated and represents the future of work. Although it is known that one of the top forces shaping the future of work is changing employee expectations, the knowledge of remote work during a pandemic remains scant. Thus, this paper aims to determine the impact of remote worker’s expectations on their level of satisfaction and intention to continue to work remotely. Design/methodology/approach Using one of the prominent theories on expectations, Expectation Disconfirmation Theory (EDT), the authors conduct an online survey of 146 individuals who are currently working remotely. Findings By applying EDT, the findings demonstrate that an individual’s expectations regarding remote work impact their level of satisfaction with remote work and intention to continue to work remotely. Incorporating extant research, the findings extend the research stream to indicate that employees’ expectations about remote work significantly impact both their level of satisfaction and level of productivity. Originality/value The discussion elucidates the significance of understanding employee expectations regarding remote work in the evolving new normal. The findings from the study demonstrate the importance of an individual’s expectations regarding remote work on their level of satisfaction with remote work and intention to continue to work remotely. Thus, this study fills a gap in the literature by applying EDT to the remote work context.

scholarly journals Green Economy and Sustainable Development: The Economic Impact of Innovation on Employment

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Aldieri ◽  
Concetto Vinci
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Knowledge Diffusion ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Job Displacement ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Displacement Effect ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of the knowledge diffusion process in employment effects of sustainable development investments for large international firms. We present an empirical analysis based upon a dataset composed of worldwide Research and Development (R&D) -intensive firms over the period 2002–2010. In order to identify the technological relatedness measure between the firms, we use the friendly environmental patents’ distribution. The drivers of labor innovation effects are identified as a complex combination of job displacement and compensation forces of innovation. Two research questions are investigated: first, we wonder whether green economy investments stimulate firm-level jobs within three different environmental contexts: water, waste and energy; second, we would like to learn the extent to which the knowledge diffusion is an important channel supporting labor in the environmental context, by analysing the impact of intra-industry externalities. From the empirical results, we can observe that environmental spillovers have a negative impact, by confirming the prevalence of the displacement effect. This finding is extremely important for policy implications. Indeed, not only economic incentives to allow the transition to cleaner technologies are required, but also stronger actions to favor job creation relative to environmental activities are needed for a full sustainable achievement of firms.

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