Preparing For The Future Of Work: Kelly Palmer Of Degreed On The Top Five Trends To Watch In The Future Of Work

An Interview With Jake Frankel

Skill data becomes a necessity. People want a way to capture all their learning and skills. They can then use this data to map out how to get better at their current job or prepare for the next one. A personalized learning profile can track and measure people’s lifelong learning and will be as valuable as a resume used to be. It shows what you know and what you can do in real-time. Data is dynamic and always up to date.

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 eliminate 73 million jobs by 2030.