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The Changing Nature of Work. The Future of Work. You are currently part of the 3 rd great Economic Revolution: Agrarian Industrial Technological. What does that mean for you? It means that 70% of the jobs you will do by the year 2020 have not been invented yet. Why?
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The Future of Work • You are currently part of the 3rd great Economic Revolution: • Agrarian • Industrial • Technological
What does that mean for you? • It means that 70% of the jobs you will do by the year 2020 have not been invented yet. • Why? • Because the Technology hasn’t been invented yet!
Work closer to or at home More low income jobs More small businesses Self Employment Contract Work (AWA’s) Part-Time Work Flexible Working Hours Times of Unemployment Multi-skilled Employees Average 5 Careers in a lifetime! This WILL change the way I work?
Employability It’s the Key!
How do I become Employable? • To be employable in the 21st Century, you must: • Be flexible • Take every opportunity • Be enterprising • Be innovative • Welcome Change • Accept Risk • Be passionate
How Can I Ensure Success? • The key is to: • Set Short term goals • Constantly update your skills – lifelong learning! • Remain flexible • Balance your work and social life more effectively
Jobs will not exist as we know them now – that much we know. But what form will employment take in the future? part-time work permanent casual temporary on call/standby shift work job-sharing contract work tele-work. Where will the Jobs Be?
Anywhere Else? • One of the other growth areas will be self-employment, such as: • Hobby business • Freelancing / consulting • Home-based business • Existing business • Franchises • Contracting • Volunteer work
Nothing Endures but Change Heraclitus (Greek Philosopher)