The Office for National Statistics publishes the results of a study involving 20 million people in England last year.
The ONS says automation is not merely about robots taking over but also things like software designed to boost productivityThere are 1.5 million people in England with a"high risk" of automation hanging over their jobs, according to a study by the Office for National Satistics .
The report, which analysed the roles of over 20 million workers in England last year, found women, those in part-time roles and young people were more generally threatened by technology, including software and even robots, taking some of their responsibilities.It said that the role and experience - not working patterns - were the biggest factors in determining risk.
The three occupations with the highest probability of automation include: waiters and waitresses; shelf replenishers; and entry level sales roles
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