Groundbreaking technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, data science, quantum computing, and the Internet of Things mark the world. However, there is a debate regarding technology’s impact on productivity and employment, particularly the effects of automation. Media, consulting reports, and scientific publications have highlighted how automation can disrupt the workforce, resulting in high unemployment, stagnant wages, and growing income disparities. While automation displaces some workers, it also creates demand for labour. Automation seeks to streamline operations, reduce human error, and improve productivity. In the following blog, we will delve into the phenomenon of automation and the critical importance of striking a balance between innovation and the preservation of jobs. Automation Affects Jobs Automation has far-reaching implications for work structure, the nature of job roles, skill requirements, and the specific tasks and activities carried out. Automation, encompassing computerization, robotics, and AI, primarily impacts work characterized by routine and predictability, especially within middle-skilled…