I
think most of us probably realize that technology is transforming the
world, including our workplaces. It’s hard to believe that the iPhone
and other mobile devices
came onto the scene just a few short years ago (2007). I was in Austin,
TX recently and the restaurant we went to had their wine list presented
on an iPad that was left on the table. The wines presented on the
tablet had detailed descriptions and reviews
and you could order a glass or a bottle right from the table.
We've already witnessed in our own lives the impact technology has had on the
workforce. But where does this end? The video below predicts that in
the very near
future technology could cause the displacement of 25% of our workforce,
exceeding the unemployment rate of the great depression. As a society,
we need to understand what the implications are for business and for the
people that businesses serve. This is a
really profound topic to think about and it could be a strong indication
of why our current economic recovery hasn't been felt by everyone the
same way.
-Bill Cork
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