SOC FP1200 Assessment1 1.docx Running head: THE FUTURE OF WORK

SOC FP1200   Assessment1 1.docx  Running head: THE FUTURE OF WORK                                                                                   1  SOC FP1200  The Future of Work Capella University   Automation in the 21st Century  In the past 20 years the world has seen a drastic increase in the use of technology in our personal lives as well as in the workforce. As technology and artificial intelligence (AI) become more refined, we are bound to see an increase in certain jobs becoming automated in the near future. According to the Expert Panel, Forbes Technology Council (2019), the following jobs will most likely be automated by the year 2030.  ï‚·Warehouse jobs – these positions generally require repetitive tasks that can be performed more efficiently by robotics. Additionally, the implementation of robotics would also cut down on human error and workplace injuries.  ï‚·Banking and Retail Checkout – for many years now customers have had the opportunity to utilize self service options such as self checkout or an ATM. As AI and technology get better, these options will eventually replace the need for bank teller or store cashiers.  ï‚·    Trucking industry – the world has already seen the implementation of self-driving  vehicles. This form of automation can revolutionize the trucking industry by removing truck drivers and replacing them with self-driving vehicles. This would reduce labor, reduce risk of vehicle collisions, and increase efficiency and productivity.  Jobs Resistant to Automation  E