The research states that white-collar workers are the most exposed to technology: 24 per cent of white-collar jobs are considered highly exposed, and 58 per cent are medium-level exposed. Percentages are considerably lower in other occupational groups, with an average of highly exposed jobs between 1 and 4 per cent and average exposed positions around 25 per cent.
Exposure effects also vary between low-income countries (0.4 per cent of total employment is potentially exposed to the impact of automation) and high-income countries (5.5 per cent).
A further important variable is gender, with women potentially exposed twice the rate than men.
The study emphasises the need for social dialogue to proactively design policies that consider changes in the quality and quantity of work. Adequate skills training and effective social protection will be crucial to managing this technological transition.