NCCI: Job Automation Will Drive Critical Changes

Although some researchers have said that automation puts half of U.S. jobs at risk, a new report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance says the situation is not nearly that dire. Still, automation will cause some substantial changes to the workforce, according to the two-part series NCCI released this week. Manufacturing — which accounts for 15% of total manual workers’ comp premium on average in NCCI states — is among the sectors with the greatest potential for automation. Other sectors with a high potential for automation are accommodations and foo...