The impact of automation on temporary work
- dariakalenikova
- Sep 25
- 2 min read
Automation and technological advancements are rapidly transforming the labor market. Robotics, artificial intelligence, and automated process management systems are increasingly replacing traditional employee duties. How are these changes impacting the temporary work sector, and what challenges and opportunities do they present for employees and employers?
Changes in the nature of temporary work
Temporary work has long been a flexible solution for both employees and companies. As automation advances, the nature of tasks assigned to temporary workers is changing. Routine and repetitive tasks in warehouses, production, and office operations are increasingly performed by machines or IT systems.
At the same time, there is a growing demand for employees who can:
operate automated systems, machines, and robots,
oversee production and logistics processes,
handle tasks requiring creativity, a flexible approach, and quick decision-making.
Benefits for employees and companies
Automation introduces new opportunities for both temporary workers and employers.
For employees:
The opportunity to acquire new digital and technical skills.
The opportunity to work with modern systems and devices, which increases your value in the job market.
Access to various industries and projects that offer experience in an automated environment.
For companies:
The ability to flexibly adapt the team to changing needs.
Faster process execution thanks to the combination of human and machine work.
Cost reduction while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Challenges and adaptation
The biggest challenge is the need to adapt employee qualifications to new technological requirements. Companies and temporary employment agencies can support employees by:
Training in the use of modern IT devices and systems,
digital and technical skills development programs,
mentoring, and support in adapting to new work processes.
It is also worth anticipating changes in industries that are intensively implementing automation in order to plan recruitment and staff development accordingly.
Practical examples of the impact of automation
1. Warehouses and logistics: Robots that sort parcels increase efficiency, but workers are still needed for supervision, maintenance, and quality control.
2. Production: Machines perform repetitive tasks, while temporary workers operate production lines, make changes to machine configurations, or analyze production results.
3. Administration and customer service: Systems that automate accounting processes or handle customer inquiries require employee support in auditing, editing data, and resolving non-standard situations.
Temporary work in the era of automation - a flexible and competent future
Although automation is transforming the job market, temporary work remains an attractive option. Flexibility, the opportunity to gain experience in various industries, and the chance to develop new skills make temporary work more strategic than ever.
Companies that can combine the potential of humans and machines gain a competitive advantage, and temporary workers have the opportunity to become experts in modern processes.
Automation isn't a threat to temporary work, but rather a catalyst for growth. Thanks to flexibility, investment in skills, and openness to change, the temporary work sector can leverage new technologies while providing employees with engaging and enriching professional experiences.
For temporary workers, this means greater development opportunities, and for companies, access to qualified staff ready to work in a modern, dynamically changing environment.
