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Automation & Our Workforce during COVID-19
Research suggests that the rate of automation is accelerating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Why? Which local sectors were already investing the most in advanced technologies? And importantly, what skills will workers need to succeed in a more automated post-COVID economy? Find out in our latest article.
A snapshot of information technology jobs in Louisville
Jobs in information technology are the fastest growing occupation group in the Louisville region. As the U.S. economy becomes increasingly digitized, computer related roles are of growing importance. In this article, we provide a snapshot of tech jobs in the Louisville area.
What Manufacturing Can Teach Us About How Automation Impacts Jobs
Trade, globalization, and shifts in industrial organization have changed the type of goods produced in the U.S. and indirectly led to automation as advanced manufacturing becomes the standard. The impact of automation on manufacturing provides an interesting case study of how technology is likely to impact jobs in the future.
What bank tellers can teach us about how automation will impact jobs
Automation is predicted to continue to significantly change the labor market. The impact of ATMs on bank tellers provides an interesting case study of what may be in store for other professions as technology substitutes for more and more tasks on the job.