Future of Work – Deloitte's 7 Key Disruptors

Again, while the future of work is still uncertain, there are a number of commonly agreed upon outcomes that are being shaped by these disruptors, at least directionally. The people side of these disruptions seem slightly more predictable over the short-term as many of the changes are driven purely by demographics and personal preferences. For example, Millennials, close to 35% of the global workforce are different than their predecessors (Gen X and the Baby Boomers) in a number of key ways. They tend to be more activist and have a broader reach due to social media. They are taking greater stands against injustice they see in the work place and in society, demanding their employers follow suit. They prefer flexibility in terms of schedules, work-life balance and even locations. They are also far more diverse. The work force of the future will be increasingly non-white and non-Western (there are more Chinese Millennials, approx.