Automation In The Workplace: A Case Study

In the 21st century, technology and automation has become a fundamental part of our everyday routine. We as technology users depend on the network of electrical circuits to bring about simplicity to our lives, particularly our work lives. Machinery and computers have already implemented themselves in many aspects of our work environments. Whilst technology can ease the workflow for employees, it also poses a threat to employment throughout the world. Ironically enough while automation can bring positive things to your career, it can also end it. Although technology in our workspace can doubtfully develop functional smoothness, automation has materialistically leveled up and has even threatened the employment of many.

In our careers, technology and automation can be both our companion and our enemy. The development of technology to increase productivity in today's workforce is advancing and fast. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), robotic sales have skyrocketed in late 2009 by a record breaking 136 percent from its previous year. IFR data indicates this dramatic growth to perpetually continue especially in industrial sales. To provide backing for this data, IFR conducted another study to a human to robotic ratio in the top 10 industrialized countries in the world. This data indicated an

Ironically, year 2014 was anticipated to consist of the highest job growth in years but due to the rise of automation, unemployment numbers rapidly grew (A World without Work). This distressing prediction could not only affect employment itself but a currency's value. If put in retrospect, if the majority of companies target complete automation, many American civilians will be work deprived. Many economist, including Thompson, worry this implementation of technology could disrupt the essential cycle that is