Turn Digitalization and Automation to a Job Resource

My aim with this commentary is to discuss my vision on what will determine its impact, building on Parker and Grote (2020). To my view, digitalization and automation can contribute to stimulating and healthy jobs, if (a) they are designed to support people's work, (b) people are in control and can craft their use, (c) job resources are maximized and job demands are affordable, (d) the economic growth is shared among stakeholders, including employees, and (e) authorities protect employees and employment (conditions).

Automated summary

The impact of digitalization and automation on employment depends on factors such as job design, control, resource utilization, economic growth, and government protection.