European industrial society is rapidly transforming itself into a knowledge society and this has implications for all citizens of the European Union. This report looks at the impact of the growing use of machine and computer technology on the work environment and the quality of working...

The project presents information on the extent of the introduction of equipment and on how many people have been affected by new technology, either as users or as customers. It also evaluates the present and future effects of this development. The following aspects are considered in detail: The...

Structural change is a general characteristic of economic development, driven by shifts in relative productivity and demand, technological or socioeconomic changes. To adapt to a changing economic environment, companies undergo restructuring to maintain or improve their competitiveness and,...