Why is the “Future of Work” topic important?

Three key forces shaping the “Future of Work”Technological Change

In just a few years, the Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to have tens of billions of devices con-nected to one another as well as to cloud-based services, leveling the playing field for companies of all sizes and across industries to compete.

Accelerating Globalization A small start-up can have offices in three countries across several time zones, with customers in the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa and compete at the same level as a 10,000 plus employee company.

Shifting Demographics For the first time, five generations – traditionalists, boomer, GenXers, GenYers, and millennials – are working side by side. A study predicted that millennials will comprise 75% of the global workforce by 2025. 3

What are the implications of these trends for people and business at large?

How can businesses get prepared for the “Future of Work”?

For example, workers are happier when an organization provides more flexibility and input into how they work, as well as how that works get done.

of millennials say they want to work for a company with a higher purpose – something that’s more important to them than salary.4

What is the recipe for employee engagement?

Do you want a happy employee?

What are the benefits of an engaged and diverse workforce?

Leverage leadership strategies and technology

How Do We Embrace the Change?

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Individuals (or Employees)Cloud computing, collaboration platforms, and social networking allow employees to go outside of their teams or departments and join forces with people across all levels, inside and outside of the organization, and around the globe.

The Future of Work

In a new world of extraordinary connectivity, the only constant is change. It is in our capacity to take action and adapt to this shifting environment. In turn, this will separate the successful leaders and organizations of tomorrow from the rest.

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34% of HR executives say their leaders are prepared to lead a global, diverse workforce. 1

23% of executives say their companies widely offer education as a benefit to keep employees loyal and engaged. 1

All of these give opportunities for employees to perform their jobs better and feel good about it.

37% say their company is committed to diversity.1

Sources:

1. “Workforce 2020,” Oxford Economics for SAP, 20142. Enterprise Engagement Alliance3. BPW Foundation’s Gen Y study, April 20114. Telefónica Global Millennial Survey, European Millennials - Education and technology: powerful forces or a brighter tomorrow, May 2013

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The nature of work, as we know it, is radically changing.The rapid pace of technological changes, shifting demographics, accelerating globalization, and increasing pressures for innovation are all driving this transformation and defining the future of work.

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...Happiness has a direct impact on business success

Attracting, developing, and retaining talent inside and outside the organization

Embracing diversity across demographics, skills, ethnicity, and geographies

Employing effective leadership strategies to drive engagement and simplification

Learning and education is a foundation for for success

Diversity

Engage a productive workforce

75% of companies don’t quantify the link between employee engagement and desired business results. 2

Revenue growth

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