This inquiry explores the impacts of new and changing technology on the quantity and nature of work. It builds on research and modelling carried out by governments, academics and other organisations in New Zealand and throughout the world. Two broad questions are to guide our assessment:
- What are the current and likely future impacts of technological change and disruption on the future of work, the workforce, labour markets, productivity and wellbeing?
- How can the Government better position New Zealand and New Zealanders to take advantage of innovation and technological change in terms of productivity, labour-market participation and the nature of work?
Find out more by reading our brief from the Minister of Finance.
We've analysed employment data from the last few decades to help understand what has changed and what future employment trends might be likely.