Futurist Dr Ben Hamer predicts the future of work to 2030!
Key takeouts
In Oz - unemployment is low 4.1%, with a diverse and multicultural workforce,
The aging workforce is a challenge, with Gen Z (1997-2012) making up 25% of our workers, but not enough talent to fill critical roles.
There is a great opportunity in finding talent from a large migrant population from India, many currently working below their skill level.
🤖 AI Adoption & Literacy:
- Only 2 in 5 Australians use AI regularly, with 1/3 concerned about job loss.
But
- embracing AI is crucial—those who do and will will be more productive and future-ready.
- AI will be a great enabler to those that use it
💡 What Workers Want:
- Pay is the top priority for 71%, followed by good leadership (60%). Flexibility and wellbeing matter, but career development only ranks for 36% of workers
Workers just want good pay andd to not work for a dick!!
🔄 Challenges in Change: #f#ck transformation
- Transformation is difficult; unnecessary change breeds resistance.
- Nearly half (47%) of workers plan to change employers in 2025, citing disengagement and overtime burnout.
🚫 Opting Out of Management:
- 58% of people are avoiding management roles, preferring not to deal with the stress of leading others.
The landscape is shifting—are you prepared to navigate these changes?
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