Gregory was a typist at a corporate firm. When the company adopted a special voice recognition software for the purpose of documentation, Gregory's job became redundant. Therefore, he was laid off. The increased use of technology in most companies has made Gregory's skills inessential, and he remained unemployed for a long time. In the given scenario, Gregory is facing _____.
A) seasonal unemployment
B) structural unemployment
C) frictional unemployment
D) cyclical unemployment

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Gregory is facing structural unemployment because his skills have become obsolete due to technological advancements, making his job redundant.

Gregory Was a Typist at a Corporate Firm