The exponential increase in data processing, transmission, and storage capacity brought about by the digital revolution, and the concomitant reduction in costs per unit, marks the start of a new era: the “Age of Data.” We are in the midst of a period of rapid transformation, in the economy, society, and our way of life. And these changes are having particularly far-reaching effects on the world of work.
Nineteen leading experts from all over the world outline the major, radical reforms needed to address the challenges of the Age of Data and to harness technology as a powerful force for drastically improving working conditions and living standards at a global scale.