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Robots can make jobs less meaningful for human colleagues


Much has been (and will continue to be) written about automation’s impact on the jobs market. In the short term, many employers have complained of an

In the short term, many employers have complained of an inability to fill roles and retain workers, further accelerating robotic adoption. According to this theory, satisfying three innate psychological needs—competence, autonomy, and relatedness—is key for motivating workers and enabling them to experience purpose through their work.” As long as robots have a positive impact on a corporation’s bottom line, adoption will continue at a rapidly increasing clip.

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