The Shifting Winds of Work: Can Regions Keep Up?

The shifting winds of work: Can regions keep up?

By Cem Özgüzel – (OECD) and Patricia Peñalosa – (OECD) In a small manufacturing town, the local factory is struggling to keep its production lines running. Many of its skilled workers are nearing retirement, and younger recruits are scarce. Every vacancy left unfilled slows production and puts pressure on the remaining staff. AI tools promise a way out – automating routine tasks, optimising schedules, even predicting maintenance needs before bre…

The shifting winds of work: Can regions keep up? - Cogito COGITO

Powerful forces are reshaping the world of work. Ageing populations, the transition to green energy, rapid digitalisation, and uneven connectivity are already redrawing the economic landscape. AI tools promise a way out - automating routine tasks, optimising schedules, even predicting maintenance needs before breakdowns. But for local leaders, a dilemma looms: will AI ease labour shortages or put people out of work – and their region? Continue r…