Vision Report

The Future Of Work Starts Now

Four Shocks Will Sort Out The Winners From The Losers In The 2020s

August 2nd, 2021
James McQuivey, PhD, VP, Research Director
James McQuivey, PhD VP, Research Director
J. P. Gownder, Vice President, Principal Analyst
J. P. Gownder Vice President, Principal Analyst
David Brodeur-Johnson, Principal Analyst
David Brodeur-Johnson Principal Analyst
With contributors:
Keith Johnston , Nick Monroe , Alex Sobchuk , Rachel Birrell

Summary

The “roaring 2020s” have started with a force: a pandemic that will propel us into the future of work faster than expected. Like its namesake decade from the 20th century, the 2020s will be full of challenges. But this time, many of the forces that determine who will win (or lose) are already visible — and just got fast-tracked. Systemic risk, robots, employee data, and employee power are already causing shocks to your system. Not everything you hear about the future of work matters, but these four things will, so take note and prepare to shock-proof your organization.

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