Preparing For The Future Of Work: Dr Andrea Simon On The Top Five Trends To Watch In The Future Of Work

An Interview with Phil La Duke

DEMOGRAPHY IS DESTINY. Demographic trends are catalysts for change. We must be agile in adapting to the aging of the population globally. Further, we must not fear the power and agility of the younger generations as it sets the stage for the next decade of development. While generational differences have always driven our cultures, we often focus on our business as if demography was not impacting us to the degree that it does. Demography is a prominent area on which to focus your attention.

There have been major disruptions in recent years that promise to change the very nature of work. From the ongoing shifts caused by the COVID19 pandemic, the impacts caused by automation, and other possible disruptions to the status quo, many wonder what the future holds in terms of employment. For example, a report by the McKinsey Global Institute estimated that automation will…