Technology, Automation, and the Future of Work for an Ageing Workforce

Title

Technology, Automation, and the Future of Work for an Ageing Workforce

Creator

Verma, Aditya; Sharma, Sanjeev

Description

The chapter summarizes the studies on the collective impact of automation, AI, and ageing of work on older adults. It examines the trends in demographics, task change mechanisms, skills obsolescence, augmentation opportunities, human factors and ergonomic design, as well as policy and organizational response. Practice is exemplified by case snapshots in manufacturing, services, and health services. The chapter states that the situation will depend on design, training, and governance: where human-centered implementation and lifelong learning (including inclusivity) lead to the extension of productive working lives; otherwise, threats to equity and employability increase. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

Aging, Technology, and the Future of Work: Skills, Inclusion, and Innovation;pp.1-32

Date

01-01-2026

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Verma A., Christ University, NCR, Delhi, India; Sharma S., Christ University, NCR, Delhi, India

Rights

All Open Access; Gold Open Access

Relation

ISBN: 979-826001430-1; 979-826001428-8;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-2600-1428-8.ch001

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