Salvador Rivas-Aceves – författare

This volume explains how literacies, particularly digital and STEM literacies, have become essential tools for developing skills in organizations. It explores the need for human adaptability in the context of Industry 5.0, analyzes the intersection of literacies and AI, and highlights the role of universities and companies in the development of literacies in relation to various occupations.Divided into four parts, the first section explores the intersection between education, workforce readiness, and digital transformation within unique regional and national contexts. Part 2 examines the impact of digital literacy on the tourism industry while Part 3 takes a micro perspective, focusing on how groups, individuals, and professions engage with and adapt to digital tools and environments. The final section employs macro-level analyses to understand the societal, technological, and ethical implications.Replete with cases studies, this book highlights how to ensure that the workforce has the necessary skills to collaborate effectively with emerging technologies, develop innovative products, and adapt flexibly to changes in the work environment. It will appeal to scholars interested in the employability and education of the labor market.

This book analyzes the changes brought on to economic and business activities in Latin America due to the new scenarios, environments and social dynamics the world is facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, at both micro- and macroeconomic levels.