Robots are Great, but What About my Job?
In his column, Matt Kirchner says automation may change your job, but it won’t eliminate industrial employment. In fact, he believes it means more hiring will occur.
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Matt Kirchner wrote an article about the implimentation of robots and what that means for your job.
Automation is becoming more common in manufacturing workplaces across the country. It has become a solution for companies to save time and money; basically, the use of robots can be more efficient. However, have you wondered what would happen if a robot took the place of your job? Would that really happen, and if so, would I lose my job? PM contributor Matt Kirchner addresses this topic in his latest column, “What Robots Mean for Your Job.” In the column, he says automation may change your job, but it won’t eliminate industrial employment. In fact, he believes it means more hiring will occur. Read the entire article for his commentary on the hot topic.
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