What is the common element in each column?

Column A:
The number of minimum wage jobs has increased.

By 2025 blue collar work could be totally obsolete.

The number of ATM’s is increasing faster than the rate of bank
tellers.

“We’re sorry all our operators are busy. Your call is important to
us; please hold for the next available operator”

Column B:
Pension funds account for 74% of all individual investments, 1/3 of corporate equity, and 40% of corporate bonds.

44% of women who work outside the home would prefer to have more time at home.

700,000 Canadians work 5 or more hours overtime a week.

Tax machines not people.

“It takes a whole village to raise a child.”

What column do the following statements belong?

The number of part time jobs of all types, is up.

Technology is never neutral.

Technology has always destroyed jobs.

We should define a person’s worth outside of wage labour.

My Answer:
The only thing I can see is that the items in column A take jobs away from people. The lesson was about supply and demand. However I do not see how that comes into play. Thanks for your help.

Based on the statements, it seems like the common element in each column is the topic of work, jobs, and labor. While the statements in column A focus on specific trends and aspects related to work and jobs, the statements in column B touch upon broader issues such as investments, work-life balance, societal perspectives, and the impact of technology on jobs.

To determine which column the following statements belong to, let's analyze each statement:

1. "The number of part-time jobs of all types is up."
This statement relates to the trends and changes in the job market, specifically the increase in part-time employment. Therefore, it belongs to column A.

2. "Technology is never neutral."
This statement addresses the impact of technology, suggesting that it always has some kind of influence or bias. Hence, it belongs to column B.

3. "Technology has always destroyed jobs."
This statement discusses the historical impact of technology on job displacement and implies that it has consistently led to job destruction. Therefore, it also belongs to column B.

4. "We should define a person's worth outside of wage labor."
This statement focuses on the value and worth of individuals beyond their work-related earnings, hinting at considering other aspects of their lives when determining their worth. Hence, it belongs to column B.

Therefore, the statements listed above belong to column A, column B, column B, and column B respectively.