The way workers work—where, when, why, and with whom—has changed and will continue to do so over the next ten years, diverging significantly from how it is now. This is according to current business and technological trends. Here are six thoughts on the future of the workplace and how businesses should get ready for it.
1. The duties of middle management will change
Modern managers must face challenging circumstances. Employment-life integration, social and political upheaval, and hybrid work have all increased the complexity (and pressure) of their roles. There are more options for where, when, and how much work people can do in the hybrid world in which many workers operate.
2. Experience and longevity won’t matter
The most valuable work in the future will be cognitive in character. To tackle complicated problems, employees will need to exercise critical thinking, innovation, and continuous digital upskilling. The digital economy requires constantly expanding, combining, and shifting business models, ideas, and information to create new initiatives. To satisfy these demands, employees must constantly update their digital acuity.
3. There will be more employee data collecting
The monitoring of employee well-being and workplace productivity has gained more attention as a result of hybrid employment. According to a Gartner survey, 16% of companies are increasingly employing technology to keep an eye on their workers. Examples include tracking computer usage at work, monitoring employee emails, and virtual clocking in and out. To better understand the employee experience, some businesses track productivity, while others concentrate on employee engagement and well-being.
4. Our coworkers will be intelligent machines
More and more commonplace, intelligent machines are performing previously human-only activities as well as previously unthinkable feats for machines.
5. We’ll work with passion and purpose, not just for the money
Employees desire to have a significant societal influence, and they will achieve this sooner rather than later in life.
People will actively look for chances to connect their work’s value and influence to their mission, purpose, and interests. They will be inspired to get more involved and contribute to social innovation and equity by reading other people’s social media posts.
6. There will be difficulties with remote work-life balance
Employees who work independently or remotely will be in a difficult situation since they will likely take on additional responsibilities, possibly to the point where they feel like they are working nonstop, in order to advance their skills and manage better projects. In response, employees will attempt to prioritize life over work because establishing a work-life balance will no longer suffice.
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