Human-Technology Partnerships at Work
Human-Technology Partnerships at Work
£26.99
GBPDiscover how technology is revolutionizing the world of work across diverse industries in this essential text. As AI, automation, and digital platforms reshape fields like healthcare, hospitality, law enforcement, and the skilled trades, this book describes the emerging demands and skills workers need to thrive. Each chapter spotlights a different sector, uncovering how job roles are changing, what new training looks like, and the social and economic impacts of these shifts. By exploring both the opportunities and challenges of these technological transformations, this book offers an insightful perspective for professionals, educators, and anyone curious about the future of work. Perfect for readers seeking a comprehensive view of how technology is redefining careers and the labor market, it's a must-read for staying ahead in an ever-evolving workplace.
- Each chapter explores how technology impacts specific sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and law enforcement
- Diverse expert perspectives link technological advancements to social, economic, and psychological factors
- Worker voices are prioritized to explain how changes affect individuals in their own word
Product details
August 2025Paperback
9781009348188
342 pages
235 × 191 mm
Not yet published - available from August 2025
Table 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.
