The pace of change is accelerating. Competition for the right talent is ferocious. And talent no longer means the same as ten years ago; many of the roles, skills, and job titles of tomorrow are unknown to us today. To be prepared for the future you need to understand it.
The new generation of workers is OPTIMISTIC. Despite stories about robots taking over jobs, people are excited about all the new possibilities on the horizon. They have confidence in their values as human thinkers, and they are eager to see what new opportunities arise for them. They want some JOB PROTECTION. Of course, they are worried: Covid-19, the economy’s slow-down, etc. But all believe that whatever conversations happen will need to include all their concerns. They are THINKING ABOUT THE BIG PICTURE; the majority would like the companies they work for to have a social conscience. They also want to see themselves as being more in control of the work they do. They are WILLING TO TAKE SOME RISKS and try new things; at the same time, they WONDER IF THEY HAVE THE RIGHT SKILLS. Confidence in their ability to work in a technology-driven world depends on where people live, how much access they have had to technology, and how old they are. However, they BELIEVE IN THE VALUE OF SOFT SKILLS. Setting aside technical know-how, many people believe they have the soft skills (Problem-solving, creativity, innovation) still valuable to companies. And they are WILLING TO LEARN WHATEVER MISSING HARD SKILL.
If your organization is still living in the pre-pandemic era, you need to move fast to catch up to retain and unlock the highest potential of your talent.
Do you want to know how ready you are for the future of work or want to get ready for it?
