Technology Affecting the Job Force
Technology helps organizations improve service quality. For example, the Internet has enhanced companies' ability to be more efficient in ordering raw materials and selling products to consumers. Technological advances are needed for businesses to stay up to date with the rest of the world and with local and regional competitors. With technology it means workers may require additional training and education for operating this technology.
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Lack of New Technology
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Industries that don't use new technologies may be left behind. It's important for businesses to stay competitive, which means using the best, most up-to-date technology. A company that chooses to ignore technological innovations may experience lower profit margins and lower levels of productivity. This means less monetary gain for workers: If the company doesn't succeed, its workers don't, either.
Education and Training
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Although technology may help grow a business and increase productivity, it does no good if workers don't know how to use it. This could range from operating a computer to creating innovative technological strategies for the benefit of the company, including marketing strategies. Workers may require formal education to meet the increased demand for technological skills or informal training provided by the company in the form of apprenticeships and workshops.
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Source of New Jobs
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According to "Productivity, the Workforce and Technology Education" from the Virginia Tech Digital Library and Archive, jobs in computers, lasers, optics and robotics are likely to provide a substantial number of new positions. Other fast-growing occupations may include engineers, technicians, operators and repairers. These careers typically require degrees and offer specialties.
Technology Affects All Jobs
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Employers are expecting workers to possess a higher level of technological proficiency in all areas of the workforce, which may widen the gap between low-skill and high-skill jobs. Technology may also lower the skill level of certain positions. For instance, a cashier may require fewer math skills when using an automatic register.
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