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Fragmentation in the future of work: A horizon scan examining the impact of the changing nature of work on workers experiencing vulnerability
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Will Robots Steal Your Job (and Your Mental Health)? A Look at the Future of Work
The future of work, characterized by digital transformation, AI, and globalization, presents both opportunities and challenges for vulnerable workers. While some trends may create new job opportunities and promote inclusivity, others could exacerbate existing inequalities through job displacement, wage depression, and skill gaps, potentially widening social and health inequities.
Possible Conflicts of Interest
One author, Cameron D. Norman, is the principal and president of Cense Ltd., but declared no financial or personal conflicts of interest related to the study. No other conflicts were identified.
Identified Weaknesses
Limited scope of trend identification
The horizon scanning methodology, while inclusive, may not have captured all potential trends influencing the future of work, potentially overlooking some factors affecting worker vulnerability.
Lack of group-specific analysis
The study focuses on broad trends and their potential impact on vulnerable workers in general, but lacks detailed analysis of how specific groups experience these trends differently.
Absence of concrete solutions
The study identifies potential challenges and opportunities but doesn't offer concrete policy or programmatic solutions to address worker vulnerability in the future of work.
Rapidly changing landscape
The rapid pace of change in the future of work, especially due to external shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic, may quickly render some of the findings outdated.
Limited generalizability
The study primarily focuses on OECD countries, limiting the generalizability of findings to other contexts with different socioeconomic and policy landscapes.
Rating Explanation
This is a strong study with a comprehensive approach to understanding the potential impact of future of work trends on vulnerable workers. The use of horizon scanning and diverse sources is a strength, but the lack of specific policy recommendations and focus on OECD countries are limitations. No attempts to manipulate the rating were detected.
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Fragmentation in the future of work: A horizon scan examining the impact of the changing nature of work on workers experiencing vulnerability
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