Discover how technology is revolutionizing the world of work across diverse industries in this essential text. As AI, automation, and digital platforms reshape fields like healthcare, hospitality, law enforcement, and the skilled trades, this book describes the emerging demands and skills workers need to thrive. Each chapter spotlights a different sector, uncovering how job roles are changing, what new training looks like, and the social and economic impacts of these shifts. By exploring both the opportunities and challenges of these technological transformations, this book offers an insightful perspective for professionals, educators, and anyone curious about the future of work. Perfect for readers seeking a comprehensive view of how technology is redefining careers and the labor market, it's a must-read for staying ahead in an ever-evolving workplace.

‘As AI reshapes the workplace, we need a clear roadmap to prepare future generations for the transformative shifts ahead. This book serves as an essential guide that sheds light on both opportunities and risks, while keeping the human experience at the center of the conversation.’

Sonja Schmer-Galunder - Glenn and Deborah Renwick Leadership Professor in AI Ethics, Computer and Information Science and Engineering Department (CISE), Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, University of Florida

‘Tara Behrend's Human-Technology Partnerships at Work masterfully blends research and practical insights, offering a vital guide to the future of work where technology and human potential align. A must-read for leaders and innovators shaping meaningful progress in today’s evolving workplace.’

Alex Alonso - Chief Data & Analytics Officer, SHRM, author of Talking Taboo

‘Dr. Behrend has created the most comprehensive, informative, and insightful resource available on human-technology partnerships to help prepare professionals who want to prepare for this very challenging and uncertain future of work and shape it toward more positive outcomes. The interdisciplinary perspective presented here is essential for understanding the full potential impact of technology on jobs and work life, as well as the promise of human benefit when there is a true partnership.’

Cristina G. Banks - Ph.D., Director, Interdisciplinary Center for Healthy Workplaces, University of California, Berkeley

‘Our rapidly changing world holds the potential to revolutionize nearly everything around us. This comprehensive volume explores the likely futures and implications of advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and other advanced technologies, across nearly every imaginable industry and profession. This volume will surprise and challenge researchers, workers, leaders, and policymakers.’

Alexis Fink - VP, People Analytics and Workforce Strategy, Meta

‘In Human-Technology Partnerships at Work, national experts address a diverse range of industries - from manufacturing and agriculture to healthcare, education, and hospitality - to illustrate how technologies critically depend on human interactions that, together, fundamentally change the profile of skills and tasks required of jobs and employees. This book is an indispensable resource, providing interested readers with a deeper and more realistic understanding of what the future holds for work and workers alike.’

Fred Oswald - Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences, Rice University

‘Tara Behrend’s Human-Technology Partnerships at Work is an essential exploration of the interplay between technology and workers across industries. This volume combines findings from rigorous interdisciplinary research with visionary insights, reflecting Behrend’s exceptional editorial leadership in advancing understanding of technology's transformative impact on the workforce and societal well-being.’

Mo Wang - University Distinguished Professor and Lanzillotti-McKethan Eminent Scholar Chair, University of Florida

‘From hospitality and law to construction and agriculture, this book applies a sector-based lens to human-technology partnerships, uncovering fresh insights into the opportunities and challenges that define the future of work. The chapters provide research-based perspectives that can inform nuanced policies and decision-making on issues often treated with an overly broad approach.’

Ryan Watkins - Professor, George Washington University