Abstract

This relatively new concept of “experiencing the new world of work” highlights the major shifts in work culture and structure due to digitalization, globalization and organizational transformation. The emerging trends such as remote work, gig economies and hybrid models are reshaping job roles, requiring employees to adapt to new standards, often balancing autonomy with challenges such as isolation and job insecurity (Aroles et al., 2021). Research shows that digital platforms not only offer flexibility but also intensify monitoring, leading to both empowerment and constraint for workers (Hayes et al., 2021; Gregg, 2018). For me, understanding this evolution provides insight not only into future work trends but also into the implications of these changes for workers, organizations and society.

Experiencing the New World of Work edited by Jeremy Aroles, François-Xavier de Vaujany and Karen Dale takes a comprehensive outlook on the evolving nature of work in the digital era. With increasing global connectivity, advances in technology and changing organizational models, this book provides a timely exploration of work experience under modern pressures aimed at academics and professionals in sociology, management and organizational studies. This edited volume collates research and insights that examine the refined shifts in work environments, employee autonomy and digital innovation. The editors, through their multidisciplinary perspectives, construct a narrative that critically addresses the new realities of work, exploring both the opportunities and challenges that digitalization introduces.