Adapting to Technological Disruption: Challenges and Opportunities for Employment

The paper examines the impact of technology on employment and its transformative effects on the modern workforce. Since the 1980s, a phenomenon has been observed in the labour markets of US & European countries which is called Job Polarization. To put it more clearly, the trend known as “job polarization,” is the change in job opportunities from middle-skill jobs to high- and low-skill jobs. As a consequence, middle-skilled workers' share of the labor force has decreased compared with high- and low-skilled workers. Most manual and routine jobs are done by middle-skilled individuals. As an outcome, technologies and robots can readily replace this sector of the labor force. Some jobs shall become obsolete as robots and algorithms become more proficient in performing tasks that humans used to accomplish. Significant changes have taken place in a number of industries, notably manufacturing, logistics, and customer service, which has resulted in employment losses in certain areas. Since 1980, there exists a discernible increase in salary disparity in the United States as a result of the job polarization phenomena. With rapid advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, and digitalization, traditional job roles are being redefined, replaced, or augmented by technological innovations. The paper highlights the various dimensions of this technological disruption, including the displacement of workers, job polarization and wage inequalities. It explores the potential benefits and challenges that arise from this transformative process, such as increased productivity, and income inequality, and the importance of proactive policies to navigate this evolving landscape. This study offers insightful information about the intricate connection involving technology and employment by examining current trends and consulting pertinent research studies. It also gives readers a thorough grasp of the potential and difficulties that the digital era will present.