The Future of Work: Working from Home, Robotics, and Skills of the Future
There are several factors that are defining the future of work: remote work, automation, and the new skills needed for the future workers. Such changes are revolutionizing business models, people’s relations within organizations, and the competencies required to succeed in the modern world. #1 Remote Work: Rise of Remote Work: Increased Flexibility: Telecommuting allows the employees to work from any location of their choice thus allowing them to balance between work and other activities. This trend was further enhanced by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and is still considered as the best approach to working by many. Global Talent Pool: Employees can be obtained from all over the globe, meaning access to more skill sets and/or viewpoints. Technology and Collaboration: Telecommunication technologies for example conferencing and media sharing technologies have enhanced efficiency in teleworking. Challenges of Remote Work: Isolation: Lack of physical interaction with ot