Rapid technology changes, demographics, diversity, globalisation, climate change, new production models and the rise of the on-demand economy are just some of the structural shifts currently reshaping the world of work.
Source: World Employment Confederation
On-demand is In-Demand: As the “new normal” becomes just normal, companies are preparing for a long-term shift to remote work, where teams will continue to work from anywhere.
This new way of working is proving to have long-term positive effects for business and people, as we can see an increase in freelance / on-demand jobs fuelled by a rising desire for flexible working arrangements.
73% of brand marketers expect to rely more on freelance ’employees‘ over the next 2 years. It’s not surprising many companies are looking at ways to ensure
the best freelance talent is available to them, as well as that talent wants to stay.
The concept of a technologically advanced "smart city", with IoT, 5G and AR/VR all over the place, may seem tempting. But is this how we should – and want to – live?
Employers often think battling burnout is just about offering more vacation time or more generous perks. But in reality it's far more complex than this.
The modern technology-driven world is both a promise and a challenge. How is your country and yourself adapting to the rapidly changing job market? Are you a happy participant of the "gig economy", or perhaps you miss a more stable 9-to-5 office environment?