This Working Life Back to the future: predictions on the future of work, then and now
Jul 12, 2024
Experts predict the future of work post-pandemic, focusing on hybrid work models and the impact on workplace culture. Challenges of managing workplace mental health and prioritizing tasks are discussed. The integration of AI as a teammate in the future of work and the evolving landscape with Gen Z are explored, emphasizing the importance of human skills over technical abilities.
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Pandemic's Impact on Culture
- Workplace culture improved during the pandemic due to increased human connection.
- However, this was lost when the focus shifted back to profit and growth.
WFH Predictions in 2021
- In 2021, demographer Bernard Salt estimated 45-50% of the workforce worked from home during peak lockdown.
- He predicted a reversion to 10-15% post-pandemic.
Hybrid Work Reality
- Hybrid work is here to stay, with people going to the office 3-4 days a week.
- Many still work from home at least one day a week, despite office mandates.