Technological
change has probably had the greatest impact. Change brought about by
technological advances has occurred in many, if not all, areas of employment.
On Employers
Employers take great care to choose
equipment that is suitable for both current and future needs. In an office
situation, they are generally keen for expensive electronic equipment to be
used as much as possible for data handling and storage tasks, in order to
increase productivity and efficiency.
Management with a sincere concern
for welfare keeps all staff members informed of future automation plans. They
involve employees in decision making, and in discussing variations in
management techniques and structure related to-change. They also ensure that
appropriate training and retraining is made available and that correct
ergonomic workplace and workstations are set up.
On Employees
Technological change is accelerating
the need to learn new skills many times during the course of a career. It is
wise to look at this objectively and maintain a positive attitude to change.
This technological change has
resulted in positions being advertised under different title and often calling
for specific computing skills.
Some
of these titles, extracted from newspaper advertising, are:
- Accounts Secretary,
knowledge of Excel
- Secretary – knowledge
of spreadsheet and graphics required
- Database
administrator
- Data entry operator
- System analyst
- Payroll specialist
- Customer service
officer (with computing skills)
- Personal Assistant –
Page maker essential
- Etc.etc
Indications
are that in the future highly skilled, computer literate, flexible individuals
will be increasingly in demand.
Technology
change has an impact on both employers and employees. Factor of technology also
can bringing about change in the workplace.
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