The Shifting Nature of Work
3/27/2023 In recent years, there has been a shift in the way people work—and it's not just in the United States. Across the globe, more and more people are opting to work fewer hours or leave their jobs entirely in favor of a new path. So, why are people working less? Let’s dive into this phenomenon. The New Age of Automation In many ways, technology has made our lives easier. We can now do things that would have taken hours before in mere minutes (or even seconds). But automation isn’t without its drawbacks; it takes away jobs from those who need them most. As technology advances, so too does the number of jobs that are replaced by automated processes. This means fewer job opportunities for those at lower levels and an even greater divide between those with access to resources and those without. A Change in Priorities The rise of automation isn’t the only reason why peop