Digitalization as a factor of labor market dynamics

Abstract

Dedicated to studying the impact of digitalization on the labor market and employment. The existing approaches to the essence of the concept of digitalization are considered, the ongoing changes in the labor market are analyzed, options for classifying the new composition of professions are presented depending on their exposure to digitalization, and an analysis of modern requirements for the social and technical skills of employees due to the active use of new technological tools is carried out. Statistical data on the dynamics of the prevalence of digital skills is presented, the influence of digital technologies on professional requirements and personal qualities of potential employees is revealed. Attention is paid to new forms of employment, such as the gig economy and working with distributed teams, showing their advantages and disadvantages, as well as the challenges they pose to society. It is shown that in modern conditions the requirements for the employee’s adaptive ability, the presence of a certain flexibility of thinking and behavior, and a deep understanding of the consequences of his activities are increasing. It is concluded that workers’ skills in using digital technologies are becoming one of the determining factors in the labor market and affect a person’s status in work. Modern society needs a worker with a broad scientific and technical outlook and a desire to acquire new knowledge. The key trends in the digitalization process in the near future are highlighted, and recommendations are offered to employees for adapting to new changes in the labor market.