Makushina L.V. The world of work at a turning point: problems of the transforming social and labor sphere. Social and Humanitarian Knowledge, 2021, no.6, pp. 130-138. Makushina L.V. The world of work at a turning point: problems of the transforming social and labor sphere. Social and Humanitarian Knowledge, 2021, no.6, pp. 130-138.ISSN 0869-8120DOI 10.34823/SGZ.2021.6.51710Posted on site: 30.12.21 AbstractThe world of work and the whole sphere of social and labor relations are r adically changing under the influence of digital networkization, the consequences of the coronavirus crisis and similar global processes. New technologies, primarily digital and networking, have a dual impact on employment and the labor market. Together with colossal opportunities, they pose real threats to human labor.Therefore, it is important now to anticipate and assess all the potential social challenges that are fraught with rapid changes in employment.