Globalisation and work

👤 Jahoda: (1958) work provides time structure, social contacts, goals, status, and activity.
- Overlooks harmful or exploitative work experiences.
Worklessness: leads to financial hardship, psychological distress, and social isolation.
- Impact varies with welfare safety nets and social support.
Deindustrialisation: loss of traditional industries due to global labour markets creates structural unemployment.
- Some areas adapt through service sector growth.
Gig economy: growth of insecure, platform-based work such as Uber and Deliveroo.
- Offers flexibility but lacks security and benefits.
Global division of labour: capital flows to low-wage economies, pressuring wages and conditions in developed countries.
- Can also create job opportunities in emerging economies.

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