Purpose -The purpose of the study was to estimate the prevalence of unequal treatment of men employed in Polish enterprises and the level of knowledge possessed by the employees in terms of the rights of discriminated persons. Methodology -A survey was carried out using a survey questionnaire which included a total of 304 male employees in 12 surveyed enterprises, holding managerial and specialist positions, located in various functional areas of the organization. Findings -The research conirmed the phenomenon of discrimination against men in the workplace and low level of respondents' knowledge on the rights of discriminated persons. The answers provided by male respondents show that the most frequently encountered type of discrimination in order of indication was discrimination on grounds of education, age, sex, while the least indicated kind of discrimination concerned disability. Research implications -The indings of this study may serve as a starting point to discover the causes of the phenomenon of discrimination in the workplace. Practical implications -The indings of this study may be used by employers to develop programs against discrimination and to educate employees in identifying and responding to cases of unequal treatment in the workplace. Social implications -The indings of this study may increase the general knowledge on the phenomenon of discrimination in the workplace. Originality/Value -The article complements the knowledge on the selected manifestations of discrimination, the prevalence of unequal treatment of men in their working life and the level of knowledge possessed by the respondents in terms of the rights of discriminated persons. Type of article -A research article.
Objective: To examine the challenges facing today’s labour market in the context of progressing automation and robotisation.Research Design & Methods: To achieve the purpose of this article, the subject literature and research reports were analysed.Findings: Selected benefits and costs related to the process of automation and robotisation in numerous spheres of the economy were identified and the consequences for the labour market were determined.Implications / Recommendations: Automation and robotisation processes have a significant impact on how the modern labour market functions for both employers and employees. Knowledge of the technological changes and possible problems on the labour market related to automation and robotisation is the starting point for developing effective measures to overcome these difficulties.Contribution: The article contributes to the discourse on changes in the labour market caused by progressive automation and robotisation.
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