Authors:

• Amadeja Lamovšek, University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business
• Dejan Uršič, University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business

Keywords:

generational perspective | digital technologies | workplace | topic modelling

Abstract:

The advent of digital technologies has revolutionised the modern workplace, reshaping how work is performed, communicated, and conceptualised across generations. This paper examines cross-generational perspectives on digital technologies at work, employing topic modelling (LDA) to analyse an extensive body of academic literature. Our aim is to uncover the intellectual structure of the field and explore how different generations engage with digital technologies, highlighting shared and unique experiences, challenges, and opportunities. Topic modelling has uncovered the intricate relationship between digital technologies and the workforce. Our analysis highlights the complexity of workplace digital integration and how generational groups adapt to and are influenced by these changes. This study stresses the importance of generational perspectives in the digital transformation of the workplace and provides valuable insights for managers, policy makers, technology designers, educators, and healthcare providers. Ultimately, digital technologies serve as drivers of innovation while posing ethical, inclusivity, and sustainability challenges in a multigenerational workforce.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) addressed in the article are:

• SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth
• SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, Technology and Infrastructure
• SDG 10 – Reduced inequality

The article is published in:
Društvena istraživanja

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Generational perspective of digital technologies at work: A topic modelling approach