At the core of this research stream is the ever-evolving digital transformation, which not only changes the ways of working but also restructures labor markets and, through evolving skill requirements, the relationship between work and education. In the context of the climate crisis, these changes partly take on a dual transition nature; alongside technological upheaval, transitioning to carbon-free production also brings new challenges to working life.
Projects
Tekoälymurros työelämässä (2024–2026)
Coordinator: Atte Oksanen
Contact person: Iina Savolainen
Funding: The Finnish Work Environment Fund
ReCreate, Reusing prefabricated concrete for a circular economy (2021–2025)
Contact person in Tampere University: Satu Huuhka
Funding: EU Horizon 2020
SOL-TECH: Human-centered solar smart technology design for healthy aging (2021–2024)
Contact person: Paola Vivo
Funding: The Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation
Social media at work (2018–2023)
Coordinator: Atte Oksanen
Funding: Finnish Work Enviroment Fund, Finnish Cultural Foundation & Wihuri Foundation
USUTE – SITOUTUAKO ROBOTTIIN? Uuden sukupolven teknologiat ja niiden hyväksyntä työpaikoilla (2019–2021)
Coordinator: Harri Melin
Funding: Työsuojelurahasto, Teknologiateollisuus, Teollisuusliitto, JHL & Super
AI based bots in recruitment (2019–2020)
Principal investigator: Thomas Olsson
Funding: Tampere University, INSO-funding (Intelligent Society)
MediaWork2030-An interdisciplinary approach to media work in the age of digital disruption (2019–2021)
Coordinators: Mia Tammelin, Tiina Saari
Funding: Helsingin Sanomat Foundation
Healthcare workers in the eye of the digital turbulence. New forms of cooperation and customer orientation
Coordinator: Johanna Ruusuvuori
Funding: Finnish Work Enviroment Fund