Technology and Work in Services: The Relevance of Vulnerable Workers

Valeria Cirillo (), Matteo Rinaldini and Maria Enrica Virgillito
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Valeria Cirillo: University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro’
Matteo Rinaldini: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Maria Enrica Virgillito: Institute of Economics, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies

Chapter Chapter 1 in Technology and Work in Services, 2025, pp 1-33 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter serves as an introduction to the book, which aims to illuminate the experiences of vulnerable workers and the transformation of their work activities through automation and digitalization in the logistics, healthcare, and cleaning industries. It begins with a concise overview of the sectors under study and the workers involved, focusing on key aspects of their work processes to reveal the specific attributes and characteristics of these often-overlooked or “invisible” workers. Drawing on insights from existing literature, key informant interviews, and the authors’ analyses, the chapter examines the transformations and impacts of technological solutions on vulnerable workers. By intersecting technology and industry, the study provides detailed and nuanced evidence of the ongoing changes shaping work environments in these three sectors.

Keywords: Automation; Digitalization; Vulnerable workers; Qualitative analyses; Expert interviews (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-88149-7_1

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