The landscape is changing at a phenomenal rate, boosted by the rate of social and technological change. The world of work is an incredibly dynamic environment for innovation and experimentation.
Technology has certainly become a huge part of society and plays an integral role in our day-to-day lives, where gadgets are a cardinal necessity and change the way we work. Mobile technologies have created the flexibility to work from anywhere, helping organizations enjoy a more engaged and productive workforce, as well as reduce their real estate footprints. Social media channels such as LinkedIn have also surpassed traditional paper methods as more efficient platforms for job searching, applications and head hunting. Leaders can better understand their organization, manage and retain their talent and build their brand internally and externally with the help of data analytics in management reports..
We are today at the tuning point of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). Mega technological trends such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, Internet of Things (IOT), robotics, 3D printing, and autonomous vehicles have been making the headlines in recent media coverage. The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published a report on the top technological drivers that are expected to impact immediate job functions, skills and employment levels. Five specific cases of change and technological shifts are:
Robotics and wearables
Autonomous vehicles
Artificial intelligence
Big data and analytics
The Internet of Things (IoTs) and connected devices
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