Automation increases during the pandemic putting human jobs at stake
The conversation around using automation although pre-existing increased its pace when customers at the Arby's drive-through in LA were greeted by Tori, an AI interface that takes your beef sandwich orders. Amir Siddiqi installed Tori at the Arby's franchise owned by his family in Ontario, California.
Talking about the benefits of the AI voice, Siddiqi said that the system doesn't take sick leave and does not get affected by the pandemic, making it more reliable. Companies started automating at the beginning of 2020 when the pandemic took heat in the US. Labor shortage and fear among workers forced employers to automated maximum activities to avoid a standstill. The previous research shows that such waves of automation eventually create more jobs than it wipes out however, what needs to be taken into consideration is that these new employment opportunities cater to people with a higher level of skills or a niche understanding. This way lesser-skilled workers lose their jobs, such workers form a considerably large population of the American economy and their unemployment will create a dent in it. Automation can allow employers to re-arrange their workforce, allowing the employees to do much more interesting work, therefore eventually with proper training automation can be incorporated without significant job loss.
Source: AP News
Category
Cybersecurity
Organizational &
Change Management
Contemporary Issues
Teamwork
Opening
Religious Accomodations
Records & Reports
Onboarding
Sexualy Harassment
HR Careers
Vendors & Software
Labor Relations
Communicable Diseases
Campus Placement
Retirement & Recognitions
Investigations
Fiduciary Duty
Policies & Practices
Hiring
Firing
Parental Leave
Employee Handbooks
Affirmative Action
Raise
Termination
Remote & Hybrid Work
Consultation
Career Development
Substance Abuse
Flexible Spending Account
People Management
Relationship Management
HR Software
Emergency Response
Leadership &
Hiring & Firing
Executive Compensation
Employment Law & Compliance
Workplace Stories
Sexual Orientation
Family & Medical Leave
Salary Surveys
Benefits Compliance
Gender Identity
Discrimination
Learning & Development
Background Checks
Severance Pay
Organizational Structure
Tags
Article
A complete breakdown of the US Commercial Drivers Licenses
In the United States of America to operate any type of large automobile, you need a license. This i ...
Gig Economy and Its Impact on Staffing Firms
With over 20.5 million US workers losing their jobs in April 2020 during the national lockdown, man ...
COVID-19 - 6 Challenges Staffing Firms Are Likely to Face
Most industries have severely suffered in the ongoing pandemic with a few exceptions, like healthca ...
How Startups Can Ensure Success While Working With Freelancers
However, the scenario has changed drastically in the last ten years. According to a report by Forbe ...
Comments