Label the thing: CHANGE
Say, what it’s about: DIGITALIZATION (or globalisation or …. )
And then make everyone comfortable: „You don’t need to be scared.“ „There is nothing to worry about.“ „No reason to be afraid.“
Or you even order: „Stop worrying, get things done!“
Thus you have established a firm mental connection between FEAR and DIGITALIZATION specifically or even CHANGE in general.
Are there better ways?