Includes bibliographical references and index.

A journey of a thousand miles : an introduction to the digitalization of labor

Part I. Practical utilization of new technologies

Behind the history of labor : technology as the driving force

The substitution of labor : from technological feasibility to other factors influencing the potential of job automation

Minimum wages for online labor platforms? Regulating the global gig economy

The digital disruption of science : governments and scientists toward an “Open Science”

Black boxes of cognitive computers and the impact on labor markets

AI leadership and the future of corporate governance : changing demands for board competence

Part II. The role of the digital welfare state

Polarization, tax revenue and the welfare state : digital disruption or still standing strong?

Welfare states and digitalization

“Gig patients” : health and dental care in the gig economy

Part III. Digital disruption of status quo

GDPR : what are the risks and who benefits?

Players for hire : games and the future of low-skill work

The global gig economy : toward a planetary labor market

Identifying the digital gender divide : how digitalization may affect the future working conditions for women

Consulting in the digital era? The role of tomorrow’s management consultants

Digitalization, circular economy and the future of labor : how circular economy and digital transformation can affect labor

Part IV. Conclusion

Conclusion : the digital transformation of labor – where do we go from here?

Afterword : impact of digitalization on employment and working conditions