Whenever new tech promises to revolutionize the workplace, much attention or concern is devoted to the potential impact on job loss. Whether it was the printing press back in the 1500s or the personal computer in the 1980s, automation and digitization can be considered a threat to employment.
The same is true with the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI, as massive job losses have been predicted worldwide, along with a huge demand for upskilling and new skills to adapt to the new tech.
But what about the impact on employees’ quality of life?