In a major survey with human resource executives, managers, and more Forbes Magazine writer Dan Schawbel predicts 10 workplace trends expected in 2016. These are based on companies doing more with fewer resources in the midst of advances in technology and security issues arising as a result. Some challenges include the war for talent, adapting to change, and the need for workforce training. Compare and Contrast these trends and check your industry knowledge, and readiness.
The acceptance of boomerang employees and the challenges for job seekers.
The leadership gap will start being filled as boomers retire in numbers.
Workplace flexibility becomes the biggest topic of conversation. Includes employees being reachable outside of office hours on their personal time. Work week up from 40 to 47 hours.
Wearable technology (e.g. Apple watch, Fitbit) is being taken more seriously and disrupts business as usual. Wearables take advantage of our 24/7 business environment and helps workers retrieve information and be more efficient.
Companies get serious about office design and use it as a way to increase collaboration and attract top talent.
Obamacare takes full effect, causing premiums to surge and companies to pass more costs to employees. In order to remain profitable, companies will have to hire freelancers and remove some or all full-time workers.
Companies figure out how to automate more jobs and modernize their workplaces at the cost of employees. But new jobs will be created.
The first group of Generation Z will enter the workforce. They will choose work-life balance over salary, and will be seen more connected through technology.
More professionals seek gigs instead of full-time jobs as the sharing and freelance market place expand.