Is Technology Destroying Jobs?

While it may seem like technology is making our lives easier and more enjoyable, it’s important to remember that not all technological advances are good for us as humans and as citizens of the world. One of the most common concerns we hear about with regards to technological advancements is how they will affect employment in the future, and these concerns are valid based on the current trends we’re seeing now as well as those we’ve seen in previous generations as new technologies came into play.

1) Is your job will be displaced by technology?

Do you have a job that technology will replace in ten years or less? You might want to start searching for something else—because, unless you’re in management, your job is likely to be replaced by robots and automation. But don’t feel too bad: even executives can soon expect to see their jobs disappear. The question isn’t whether jobs will be lost; it’s about how they can most productively be used in society. It may seem like we’re living in an ever-changing world where everything we know and love has been replaced with machines—but overall, we aren’t using our resources nearly as well as we could be. The future of work should focus on rethinking career paths based on what people are best at doing instead of just looking for people who fit into pre-existing categories.

2) Are we ready for these changes?

You can’t stop technological advancement. You can’t prevent people from inventing new technology. And you definitely can’t stop people from using it. But what you can do is prepare yourself for these changes to your work environment, so that you don’t get left behind or worse, unemployed. While it may be impossible to predict exactly how these advances will impact our jobs, its safe to say that automation and AI are here to stay. If we want to survive, we must adapt. Or risk becoming obsolete.

3) What should we do now?

Digital technology continues to grow and evolve at a mind-boggling pace. Even in fields that don’t appear to be technology-related, technological advances have had a profound impact on how we work, play, and interact with one another. Now more than ever, it’s crucial for organizations and their employees to consider how these changes affect their strategies. While some argue that automation will render many people jobless (and without wealth), others argue that people will simply shift into new forms of employment that machines can’t perform. Regardless of where you fall on either side of the spectrum, technology is changing work – and we should be paying attention.

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