Work has long been recognised as a core element of the human experience. It helps to shape our personal identity while also ensuring that societies can function, regenerate, and grow. At present, we are in an era where technology is having a profound impact on how work is carried out. Often referred to as the ‘fourth industrial revolution’, technology has accelerated the automation of many types of work around the globe. For example, two of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, are planning to axe close to 20,000 employees in order to transition to cleaner technologies and more modern vehicle production processes.