The impact of digitalization and automation on working time, flexibility and stability

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Published: Sep 25, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59954/stnv.603
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digital technology, labor law, working conditions, digitalization of work, work flexibility

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Dmytro Hryn
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Department of Labor Law, Kharkiv (Ukraine)
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8458-8720
Oleg Yaroshenko
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Department of Labor Law, Kharkiv (Ukraine)
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7884-5834
Oleksii Tykhonovych
Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Department of Labor Law, Kharkiv (Ukraine)
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3245-2558
Larysa Velychko
V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Department of Law, National Security and European Integration, Kharkiv (Ukraine)
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3029-4719
Natalya Vapnyarchuk
National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv (Ukraine)

Abstract

Digitalization and automation are radically changing the structure of the labor market, affecting the demand for various professions. Understanding these changes allows for the adaptation of educational programs and employment policies, ensuring the preparation of a skilled workforce for the future. Automation affects working conditions, including the length and flexibility of working hours, creating new opportunities for remote work and freelancing. Research helps better understanding of the ways in which these changes affect work-life balance and overall job satisfaction. Studying the impact of digitalization on labor productivity and employment stability is important for designing economic development strategies, ensuring the creation of stable and highly productive jobs. Research helps to identify which groups of people may be vulnerable or insufficiently protected from the negative effects of automation, contributing to the development of social programs and policies aimed at reducing inequality. Thus, in this article, authors have explored the advantages and disadvantages associated with the introduction of new technologies in labor relations. The authors have examined a number of scientific studies that show the attitudes of employees towards digitalization and its impact on their health. In addition, authors have proposed ways to overcome the negative effects of digitalization and automation in order to make the relevant measures more adaptive for employees. The purpose of the article is to analyze the impact of digitalization and automation on work flexibility and stability, as well as on working time, in order to identify the advantages and disadvantages of innovative technologies and suggest ways to improve and reduce the negative effects of these measures.

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Hryn, D., Yaroshenko, O., Tykhonovych, O., Velychko, L., & Vapnyarchuk, N. (2024). The impact of digitalization and automation on working time, flexibility and stability. Stanovnistvo. https://doi.org/10.59954/stnv.603
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Dmytro Hryn, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Department of Labor Law, Kharkiv (Ukraine)

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Oleg Yaroshenko, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Department of Labor Law, Kharkiv (Ukraine)

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Oleksii Tykhonovych, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Department of Labor Law, Kharkiv (Ukraine)

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Larysa Velychko, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Department of Law, National Security and European Integration, Kharkiv (Ukraine)

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Natalya Vapnyarchuk, National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine, Kharkiv (Ukraine)

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