COVID is impacting the world greatly at the present
time, but it is not the only factor changing the world of
work.
We look below at the impact of certain large-scale influences on
the way we work. It's important to say that these are not the
only drivers of change, as there are also some influences that are
country specific. However, these, it seems to us, are in most
places the major ones:
- Desire for
flexibility
- Technological innovation
& the Gig economy
- COVID-19
- 2008 financial
crisis
- Globalisation
- Desire for
flexibility
Although most changes to the workplace are being thrust upon the
world, a significant element of the drive is coming from workers
and businesses themselves, as many see new forms of work as
desirable. These include anyone who would like more flexibility, a
better work/life balance and greater self-determination. The trick
will be for businesses, governments, workers - indeed all
stakeholders - to create a system
