Preparing for the Future of Work Across Australia

Download or read book Preparing for the Future of Work Across Australia written by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COVID-19 is likely to leave long-lasting effects on local labour markets. It is accelerating a pre-existing trend towards automation, as firms look even more to new technologies to pandemic proof their operations. While automation offers the opportunity to boost productivity, it can also lead to job polarisation as vulnerable workers who lose their jobs may not have the skills needed in a changing labour market. This OECD report examines the potential impacts of automation on people and places across Australia. It also sheds light on policies and programmes that can help regions and cities to prepare for the future of work.