DIGITAL DISRUPTIONS AND THE FUTURE OF WORK

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56815/IRJAHS/2026.V(2026)I1.55-68

Abstract

In today’s Digitised world, innovation and technology adoption are advancing rapidly. Digitisation has transformed the world but comes with challenges and opportunities for people and businesses alike. The paper explores certain elements of digital disruption and the future of work, with some of the challenges and opportunities under focus. Following an extensive literature review, the paper discusses the effects of automation on the redefinition of job profiles through shifts in work patterns, adequately supplying that more significant and demanding higher-order thinking and relational capabilities are required, and that routine jobs are being replaced. It emphasises the altered employee expectations for a flexible workplace setting, security, and inclusion, which require changes to workplace setups. This article summarises and generalises findings on the impact of disruptions in particular industries, services, manufacturing, and agriculture, and highlights the path forward in the rise of gig- and platform-based economies. The need to protect workers whilst having the space to innovate is one of the areas that should be addressed by law. The study provides a foundation for achieving equity and clarity in the rules governing unfair working environments. A mixed approach is used in this study to address digital disruption and analyse how potential negative impacts can be minimised. Future Research … Taking Advantage of the Power of Digital Technology.