Automation and the Future of Young Workers: Evidence from Telephone Operation in the Early 20th Century
https://www.dropbox.com/s/heau4j9g64pko6y/AUTOMATION%20AND%20THE%20FUTURE%20OF%20YOUNG%20WORKERS-%20EVIDENCE%20FROM%20TELEPHONE%20OPERATION%20IN%20THE%20EARLY%2020TH%20CENTURY.pdf?dl=0&utm_campaign=Recruiting%20Brainfood&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Revue%20newsletterWORKFORCE AUTOMATION
Issue #258
19 Sep 2021
Fascinating research on the impact of an earlier era of tech induced unemployment and labour reallocation. Bottom line? Younger workers quickly re-skilled to other roles, whilst older workers suffered permanent reduction in income and opportunity. Long read but summary is accessible and plenty of food for thought.