2020 has been the year of survival. Businesses are striving hard to continue being relevant, profitable, and sustainable. While the entire business ecosystem and its mechanism is changing due to Covid – 19, organisations are unlearning the traditional ways of doing business and learning the new ways to function in this evolving landscape. Awfis through this webinar intends to bring to the fore the different perspectives on the new work trends and how organisations are realigning design and technology to create future workplaces.
This article highlights how Office space designs have evolved to reflect a vibrant and progressive environment, with open and collaborative work spaces providing flexibility and agility, while also highlighting how office space designs are adapting to the needs of mental and physical wellness, such as allowing natural light and adding greeneries in the workspaces.
The article highlights a joint study which identifies Artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), Cloud computing, Product management, and Social Media as the fastest-growing, highest-demand emerging skill sets. It also suggests that the need for these new digital skills is no longer concentrated in the tech sector and has transformed industries across sectors.
A recent report by ManpowerGroup, a leading workforce solutions firm, debunks the fear of technology replacing jobs. According to the report, released at the World Economic Forum, human capital will continue to play a crucial role in economic growth and drive the future of work. The report’s findings, based on input from 13,000 decision-makers and 8,000 workers from eight countries and regions, suggest that technology will augment human skills rather than replace them. The new era of work will be defined by a “New Human Age” where people use technology to enhance human connections, increase productivity, and lead more meaningful lives.