Ergonomics/human factors and the future of work: A global systems perspective

作者：Andrew Thatcher, Augustine A. Acquah, Agnès Aublet‐Cuvelier, Robert J. Becker, Tim Bentley, Maria Elena Boatcă, Daniel Braatz, Hong-In Cheng, Fabien Coutarel, Somnath Gangopadhyay, Nicola Green, Nigel Heaton, Hongwei Hsiao, Liang Ma, Masaaki Mochimaru, Beata Mrugalska, Verena Nitsch, Paulo Antônio Barros Oliveira, Taezoon Park, Arto Reiman, Yordán Rodríguez, Gary A. Roth, Urmi Ravindra Salve, Rosemary R. Seva, Anita Tisch, Andrew Todd, Yaniel Torres, Yoshiko Yagi, Shanqing Yin, Wei Zhang · 发表于：Applied Ergonomics · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1016/j.apergo.2025.104665 · 被引用次数：3 · 研究领域：Ergonomics and Human Factors、Occupational Health and Safety Research、Human-Automation Interaction and Safety

In a webinar series hosted by the International Ergonomics Association, the Future of Work Committee of the International Ergonomics Association gathered inputs about the future of work from ergonomics/human factors (E/HF) experts representing different regions around the world. Through these insights, four global megatrends relevant to E/HF driving the future of work were identified: labour-market supply; work informality; technology; and climate change. Next, we applied an E/HF systems approach, using causal loop diagrams, to explore the unfolding interrelationships between these megatrends at a global level and with a national level example to determine what novel insights can be uncovered using systems analysis. We demonstrate the power of E/HF systems thinking that can enable national E/HF societies and regional think-tanks to move beyond a siloed approach to megatrends. We conclude with some high-level suggestions for E/HF to consider in order to meet the future of work challenges.