Automation, Algorithms, and Beyond: Why Work Design Matters More Than Ever in a Digital World
Abstract We propose a central role for work design in understanding the effects of digital technologies. We give examples of how new technologies can—depending on various factors—positively and negatively affect job resources (autonomy/control, skill use, job feedback, relational aspects) and job demands (e.g., performance monitoring), with consequences for employee well‐being, safety, and performance. We identify four intervention strategies. First, work design choices need to be proactively co
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Published: 30 December 2019
Source: OpenAlex
Category: Research
Topics: Jobs & economy · Agents & autonomy
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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