Labour relations developments in digital age: reviewing trends, challenges and opportunities

Abstract

In the digital age, the emergence of new technologies and developments in information and communication technology have led to fundamental changes in labor relations. This article examines the developments in labor relations in the digital age and analyzes the trends, challenges, and opportunities arising from them. The main objective of this research is to identify different dimensions of change in labor relations, examine the impact of digital technologies on organizational structure and interactions between employer and employee, and provide policy recommendations for the optimal management of these changes. This research uses a mixed method (quantitative and qualitative); primary data was collected using a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews, and secondary data was extracted from reliable domestic and international sources. The findings of this research show that digital technologies, in addition to facilitating communication and increasing productivity, have led to the creation of managerial, legal, and cultural challenges in organizations. The policy recommendations presented in this article emphasize the need to adapt legal frameworks, improve the digital skills of the workforce, and develop new technology-based management models.

Keywords: Labor relations, digital age, information technology, organizational change, modern management