Current business and technology trends indicate that the way employees work where, when, why, and with whom has changed and will keep changing over the next decade, bearing little similarity to work as it currently exists. The following are six thoughts on the future of workforce and how organisations can prepare for it.
How will the future of workforce change in the next ten years?
Different responsibilities will be given to middle management
Managers must confront new realities today. Social and political upset, work-life fusion, and hybrid work have all added complexity (and pressure) to their roles. Numerous employees are working in a hybrid world where they have more flexibility in terms of where, when, and how much they work. Furthermore, the number of employees reporting to managers has increased, making it harder to provide hands-on assistance. Traditionally, managerial success was determined by one’s ability to manage as well as evaluate employee performance. This has changed. HR executives will hire and develop managers who have the potential to be great coaches and teachers. As well as those who operate with empathy in the future of workforce.
Upskilling & digital dexterity will be more important than tenure and experience
The most valuable work in the future will be logical in nature. To solve complex problems, employees will need to use creativity, critical thinking, and continuous digital upskilling. The digital economy requires new ideas, information, and business models that expand, combine, and shift into new ventures on a regular basis. To meet these demands, employees must maintain their digital dexterity on a regular basis.
HR will need to create and promote a continuous learning environment. Which means that knowledge acquisition and transparency must become a part of day-to-day operations across the organisation.
Employee data collection will become more extensive
Monitoring workplace productivity and staff wellness has grown in popularity as a result of hybrid work. According to a research, 16% of employers are increasingly using technologies to monitor their employees, such as virtual clocking in and out, monitoring work computer usage, as well as monitoring employee emails and internal communications/chat. While some businesses track productivity, others concentrate on employee engagement and well-being to gain a better understanding of the employee experience.
Technology will detect when people have overworked themselves and when they have to recharge by monitoring their biorhythms, nutritional needs, and exercise requirements. Leaders will use information and technology to foster a hybrid workplace that accepts all employees’ work styles, not just those who are permanently employed or even have strong digital skills.
Our colleagues will be intelligent machines
Smart machines are becoming smarter and more common, not only performing tasks previously reserved for humans, but also performing tasks previously thought to be impossible for machines. Companies will begin to expand the capabilities of smart machines, software, apps, and avatars. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) software or devices that are more accessible to their personal or team-based activities. Employees will develop personal toolkits of virtual doppelgangers virtual counterparts. Furthermore, they will be able to bring their personal workspaces with them by utilising cloud communities, open applications, and personal virtual assistants.
People will work for a cause and not just for money
Employees want to make a positive social impact and will do so sooner rather than later in their careers. People will actively seek opportunities to connect their work’s impact and value to their mission, purpose, and passions. Viewing other people’s social media posts will inspire them to become more involved as well as contribute to social innovation and equity.
Smart businesses will make themselves more appealing not only by paying higher wages, but also by providing employees with opportunities to make a significant impact. Create initiatives for employees to come forward with personal stories, experiences, and successes in various social causes to help build a message that resonates and drives engagement.
Remote work-life rebalancing will reveal difficulties
Employees who work independently or in remote locations will face a dilemma: in order to fuel upskilling and manage better projects, they will take on more assignments, potentially to the point where they will feel as if they are working around the clock. As a result, achieving work-life balance will no longer suffice; employees will strive to prioritise life over work.
However, there are some ominous aspects of future work-life balance. As technology bridges the geographical divide between people, it creates cracks in relationships and cultures. Due to the remote distribution of work, many employees will not form the same social relationships at work, leading to issues of disengagement and loneliness.
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