Considers the economic, social and technological changes taking place in industrialized economies and analyzes the impact of these changes on the world of work.

The 2019 edition of the OECD Employment Outlook presents new evidence on changes in job stability, underemployment and the share of well-paid jobs, and discusses the policy implications of these changes with respect to how technology, globalisation, population ageing, and other megatrends are transforming the labour market in OECD countries.

Artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the cusp of revolutionizing the global job market, echoing previous technological upheavals such as the Industrial Revolution. "The Future of Work: How AI Will Transform Industries and Jobs" delves deeply into the multifaceted impacts of AI on employment, offering a comprehensive framework to understand and navigate this landscape. The book opens by defining the conceptual and functional parameters of AI, emphasizing its capabilities to mimic human reasoning, learning, and task execution. Drawing parallels to historical technological shifts, it sets the stage for the profound changes AI brings. We then explore the fundamental distinction between job displacement—anxiety-inducing automation—and job transformation—opportunities for innovation and creativity. Through compelling statistics and predictions from authoritative sources like McKinsey and the World Economic Forum, the magnitude of AI’s influence becomes palpable. Next, the narrative zooms into specific industries profoundly affected by AI. It scrutinizes high-risk sectors such as administrative roles, highlighting the susceptibility of tasks like data entry to automation. Contrasted with this is the emergence of new roles in data analysis, blockchain technology, and AI specialization, which promise to reshape the employment landscape positively. The book does not shy away from addressing the inequities and disparities AI may exacerbate. It provides an incisive analysis of gender and geographic impacts, shedding light on how women and low-income countries face unique challenges. These sections thoughtfully consider nuanced aspects of how AI interacts with societal structures, urging for equitable solutions. Highlighting AI's potential to serve as a force multiplier in enhancing productivity, examples are presented from logistics optimization to autonomous negotiations, and manufacturing process improvements. These case studies showcase AI’s role in freeing humans from routine tasks to focus on more complex and rewarding activities, propelling businesses toward unprecedented efficiency and growth. Recognizing the necessity of proactive measures to manage the transition toward an AI-driven future, the book underscores the significance of upskilling and reskilling. Through inspiring company transformations and individual success stories, readers gain practical insights into adapting to new realities. Policies aimed at social support, redeployment, and rigorous training programs are advocated as crucial responses to potential job displacement. In its conclusion, the book balances a tone of cautious optimism. It acknowledges AI’s immense potential while prescribing vigilant and forward-thinking strategies to harmonize technological advancement with human-centric work values. The future outlook encourages readiness to continuously adapt, emphasizing the notion that AI evolution is an ongoing process set to redefine industries and job markets perpetually. "The Future of Work: How AI Will Transform Industries and Jobs" stands out for its unique perspective brought by an AI expert recognized as an MIT AI Innovator Under 35 Europe 2023. This work combines rigorous research with personal insights, offering a powerful, authoritative analysis necessary for anyone invested in understanding the future of the job market amid AI advancements.

The book "What is the future of work?” presents the current topic of the future of work and is a practical guide for those seeking to keep abreast of the latest trends and opportunities in the workplace. The authors, including Vitaly Tereshin, analyze today's challenges and changes in the world of work, offering promising approaches and strategies for successfully adapting and developing in the new work environment. The book examines various aspects of the future of work, including the impact of technology, the changing role of the worker, new employment patterns, and skill development. It offers readers a unique overview of current trends and research and provides practical advice and insights to help them better understand and adapt to the coming changes in the world of work. Both opportunities and challenges are present in the future of work. New technology and innovation are pushing boundaries and creating new jobs while requiring workers to develop new skills and flexibility to adapt. It is important to prepare for the future by developing skills that will be in demand in the new work environment. The book “What is the future of work?” offers valuable insights and knowledge to help readers actively participate in shaping their future and successfully adapt to the rapidly changing work environment

Bringing together informed analyses on the challenges of critical skill shortages (CSS) in the Asia-Pacific region, this book provides 14 country reports to discuss the critical jobs and skills to achieve long-term policies and approaches towards realising the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs). The contributors of the volume discuss the workforce projections and planning, existing programmes that address the skills and jobs needed, and workforce policy challenges that need to be addressed to achieve the SDGs. The book identifies two types of CSS present in the workforce: one being skilled labour shortages in existing industries and the second being soft skills like critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Extending the discussion beyond immediate skill shortages, the book assesses longer-term policies and approaches to tackle the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development. This book will interest researchers in the fields of human resource management and development, international business, development studies, and policymakers from the Asia-Pacific region.

"The Future of Work" explores the rapidly evolving landscape of work in the digital age. From the rise of automation and artificial intelligence to the growing gig economy and remote work trends, this book delves into the transformative shifts reshaping industries and job roles. It provides insights into essential skills for the future, fostering innovation, embracing diversity and inclusion, and navigating ethical considerations. With practical guidance and real-life examples, it offers strategies for individuals and organizations to adapt, thrive, and create a work ecosystem that prioritizes well-being, sustainability, and social impact. This book is a valuable resource for professionals, leaders, and policymakers seeking to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by the future of work.

This book examines how the progress of digital technology is transforming the world of work, skill demand, labour market institutions, and regulations in countries like India. It studies the challenges, opportunities, and current and future contributions of digital technologies. The volume poses salient questions regarding the ICT sector, I4.0 technologies, the gig economy, remote work, and the regulatory environment, and interrogates the policy and regulatory measures needed to promote more inclusive and decent work in the future. Part of the Towards Sustainable Futures series, this book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of economics, sustainable development, sociology of work, labour economics, Indian economy, public policy, and human resource management. It will also be extremely useful to policymakers, government organisations, civil society organisations, and those in the corporate sector.

Protecting the Future of Work analyses the changes that worker protection institutions have undergone with the decline of traditional measures such as trade unions, mapping out the new systems and approaches to protect wages, conditions and job security.

Social protection systems are often still designed for the archetypical full-time dependent employee. Work patterns deviating from this model – be it self-employment or online "gig work" – can lead to gaps in social protection coverage. Globalisation and digitalisation are likely to exacerbate ...

In the runup to the ILO's 100th anniversary in 2019, the ILO asked the Nordic countries to contribute to the debate about how the future of work can be shaped. the Stockholm conference gathered more than 120 participants, and was number three out of four annual Nordic conferences. The debate was divided into four main themes: 1) How will the technological developments affect the Labour market? 2) How are the Nordic countries preparing for a more digitised and automated labour market? 3) How are companies and industries affected by the technological development? 4) How to deal with the need for skills? The programme included perspectives from all of the Nordic countries, from multinational organisations such as the OECD and the ILO, international companies such as McKinsey and Google, Nordic labour market authorities, social partners and companies undergoing changes.