The US economy soldiers on. While demand may have slowed and profitable growth may have tightened, this is no cause for the recent uptick in layoffs. Companies are reorienting their business models to scale growth differently, resulting in new operating models that look at work in a new way. As companies embrace the next generation of work, the skills required to do the work will change. Technology executives should leverage skills-based workforce strategies to drive long-term value for their organizations.