Globalisation series: How technological advancement is impacting the global labour force

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Globalisation series: ‘How technological advancement is impacting the global labour force.’ Stijn Broecke, senior economist in the employment, labour and social affairs directorate of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, speaks with Oliver Thew, programmes manager at OMFIF. They discuss the impact of technology and automation on productivity, labour efficiency and employment. They also examine the options for policy-makers to mitigate the negative impacts, including increasing investment into life-long learning and the need to teach workers additional skills.