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Discover how technology is reshaping the future of work in fields from manufacturing to healthcare. This book offers an in-depth consideration of the evolving roles, challenges, and opportunities driven by AI, automation, and digital tools-a must-read for anyone curious about the modern workplace transformation.
List of contents
Introduction; Foreword Jordan Berg; 1. Human-technology partnerships in manufacturing Georgia Chao, Caroline Deal and Enzo Novi Migliano; 2. Human-technology partnerships in the oil & gas industry Stephanie Payne, Atif Mohammed and Ashraf Fan Yang; 3. Technology and the future of masonry David Schillinger, Kayley Morris, Austin McClymonds, Chelsea Basore, Caroline Manning and Susan Mohamme; 4. The digitalization of agriculture: enhancing workforce dynamics through technology Sandesh Poudel, Glen Rains, Wesly Porter and Sudhagar Mani; 5. Human-Technology partnerships in the restaurant & foodservice industry Adam Jacobs, Cynthia Mejia, Mindy Shoss and Julia Mixon; 6. The promise and perils of technology adoption and use in the hospitality industry Hannah Crandell, Mindy Shoss and Cynthia Mejia; 7. Navigating technology and worker well-being in the hospitality industry Betsy Bender Stringam, Deborah M. Figart, Ellen Mutari, Ben Begleiter, Sarah Fox, Franchesca Spektor, Christine Riordan, Hye Jin Rho and Jodi Forlizzi; 8. Promoting team situation awareness in fire and emergency response Stephanie Dailey, Samantha Dubrow, Brenda Bannan and Anthony C. Santago II; 9. Technological advancements in policing: impacts on law enforcement officers and the communities they serve Jennifer Rineer and Travis Taniguchi; 10. The future of the legal profession Chase Winterberg and Bradley Brummel; 11. The future of caregiving work: applications in nursing Katie Trainum, Shelbey R. Call and Joshua B. Barbour; 12. Technology in mental health work Lauren H. Moran, Christopher W. Wiese, Rosa I. Arriaga, Saeed Abdullah and Andrew M. Sherrill; 13. Future human-technology partnerships in healthcare administration and finance Elise V. Z. Lambert, Matt C. Howard, Melissa B. Gutworth and Steven D. Travers; 14. Implementing new technology in educational systems Scott Allen, Lisa Bardach, Jamie Jirout, Allyson Mackey, Dana McCoy, Luca Maria Pesando and Rene F. Kizilcec; 15. The future of instruction in science Erin Peters-Burton, Timothy Cleary, Anastasia Kitsantas and Hong Tran; 16. Critical considerations in human-technology partnerships for lifelong learning Ruth Kanfer, Sibley Lyndgaard and Rebecca Storey; 17. Access to work: technology as a barrier in employee recruitment and selection Ann Marie Ryan and Joie Magalona; 18. Vocational interests in the future of work Rong Su and Daphne Hou; 19. Workplace partnerships with generative AI: macro, micro, and ethical considerations Richard N. Landers, Saron Demeke and Vivien Lee; 20. Closing reflections: human-technology partnerships at work: Improving or disrupting human work life? Nancy Cooke.
