The global workforce is changing and it’s happening faster than ever before!
Thanks to technology, remote work is becoming more common for knowledge workers. This has implications for talent management and human resources—for example, it means that organizations need to be able to attract and retain employees from all over the world. According to a recent study by Gallup, 50% of workers in the US are already engaged in some sort of flexible employment situation.
The talent shortage in some markets and the low employment rate in others will create a global employment market where fair and equal treatment are essential to compete for the best talent. We’ll see more flexible working arrangements, more remote work, more career development opportunities and more collaboration between teams around the world.
But the biggest change will be how companies approach fairness and equity in their workplace. As competition heats up for talent across the globe, companies will need to find ways to make sure that everyone has equal access to opportunities regardless of gender, identity or background.
It’s also changing how we think about careers: in a world where people can work from anywhere, what does it mean to have a career? How do you develop yourself as an employee if you can pick up a new skill or certification at any time? How do you know when it’s time for your next move?
Rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies are reshaping how we work. AI-powered automation will soon replace many jobs that have traditionally been held by humans—and some companies have already started using AI to accomplish their day-to-day tasks. But as AI grows more sophisticated, it will also have an impact on how humans work together with machines; this will mean changes for everyone from CEOs to janitors.
