Comments on: 5 Predictions about the Future of Work http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work Next Generation Career & Workplace Expert Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:42:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The New Nostradamus. http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10848 The New Nostradamus. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:57:15 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10848 [...] 5 Predictions about the Future of Work | Lindsey Pollak: Generation Y Career Expert, Consultant, Aut... [...] [...] 5 Predictions about the Future of Work | Lindsey Pollak: Generation Y Career Expert, Consultant, Aut… [...]

]]> By: Shari Lifland http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10842 Shari Lifland Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:17:55 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10842 Great post, Lindsey. I just watched "Up in the Air" last nite (excellent film) which brings up some interesting points about face to face meetings vs. teleconferencing. Sometimes you really do have to meet in person. Also, altho a Millennial worker becomes upset when her boyfriend dumps her via text message, she quits her job via text. I think one thing we should always keep in mind: the future arrives day by day. (Also, we're still waiting for those Rosie the Robots to do our work for us). Great post, Lindsey. I just watched “Up in the Air” last nite (excellent film) which brings up some interesting points about face to face meetings vs. teleconferencing. Sometimes you really do have to meet in person. Also, altho a Millennial worker becomes upset when her boyfriend dumps her via text message, she quits her job via text.

I think one thing we should always keep in mind: the future arrives day by day. (Also, we’re still waiting for those Rosie the Robots to do our work for us).

]]> By: Dr. G http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10840 Dr. G Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:59:06 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10840 One more thing, because it matters less when the work is done as long as it is done on time, I agree that this might be a good thing for health. So rather than rushing back from the office to try and get to gym at the end of the day when we're tired, we can go to gym at a less busy time when we feel more like it. Of course, someone still needs to do the work! One more thing, because it matters less when the work is done as long as it is done on time, I agree that this might be a good thing for health. So rather than rushing back from the office to try and get to gym at the end of the day when we’re tired, we can go to gym at a less busy time when we feel more like it. Of course, someone still needs to do the work!

]]> By: Marian Schembari http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10834 Marian Schembari Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:36:00 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10834 This is super duper interesting. I definitely think telecommuniting is in our career horizons and will be upon us all sooner than we think. Especially with the economy in the shape it's in, hiring out freelancers is better financially for almost any company. However, despite our "crazy" ideas for the future, nothing will ever replace face-to-face contact. So while I love to work from home in my pjs, I know the whole world wont end up this way because teamworks and meetings and the office atmosphere is irreplaceable. Same with conferences and networking with a real person. Not through video chat or hologram. Though, there's no doubt in my mind regarding the awesomeness of all that ;-) I think these new technologies will open up doors for people who might not have gone to conference x otherwise. As times change, things don't become mutually exclusive of one another, but provide opportunities for everyone else! It's exciting stuff ya'll! This is super duper interesting. I definitely think telecommuniting is in our career horizons and will be upon us all sooner than we think. Especially with the economy in the shape it’s in, hiring out freelancers is better financially for almost any company.

However, despite our “crazy” ideas for the future, nothing will ever replace face-to-face contact. So while I love to work from home in my pjs, I know the whole world wont end up this way because teamworks and meetings and the office atmosphere is irreplaceable. Same with conferences and networking with a real person. Not through video chat or hologram. Though, there’s no doubt in my mind regarding the awesomeness of all that ;-) I think these new technologies will open up doors for people who might not have gone to conference x otherwise. As times change, things don’t become mutually exclusive of one another, but provide opportunities for everyone else! It’s exciting stuff ya’ll!

]]> By: Dr. G http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10833 Dr. G Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:43:40 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10833 I agree that this all sounds about right. In my experience though, there are relatively few people that take notice and start thinking of the impact on themselves, how they can position themselves for these changes etc. These changes just creep up on them and one day, they're there. I agree that this all sounds about right. In my experience though, there are relatively few people that take notice and start thinking of the impact on themselves, how they can position themselves for these changes etc. These changes just creep up on them and one day, they’re there.

]]> By: Heather R. Huhman » Blog Archive » Weekend Reading: 03-13-10 http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10832 Heather R. Huhman » Blog Archive » Weekend Reading: 03-13-10 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:51:58 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10832 [...] 5 Predictions About the Future of Work [...] [...] 5 Predictions About the Future of Work [...]

]]> By: Lindsey Pollak http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10830 Lindsey Pollak Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:05:31 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10830 Thank you all for the comments! I agree that flexibility and optimism are key traits for those of us wanting to embrace the future of work. I promise to write a lot more on this topic! Lindsey Thank you all for the comments! I agree that flexibility and optimism are key traits for those of us wanting to embrace the future of work. I promise to write a lot more on this topic!

Lindsey

]]> By: Miriam Salpeter, Keppie Careers http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10829 Miriam Salpeter, Keppie Careers Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:22:59 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10829 I loved the Jetsons, too! It is interesting to hear what people think the future will bring. One thing the "futurists" I've heard at conferences say about the future of work - Most people will not be employees of an organization. Instead, businesses will favor hiring contract workers for most tasks. The exception, according to one speaker - sales people and idea people. (For example, the people actually creating the iPhone and the ones selling it - they will be Apple employees, for obvious reasons!) I'm not sure what that workforce really looks like, and there are a lot of implications for people who have no desire to "hang a shingle" and be an entrepreneur. It is something I share with my clients, though. I think it is important to realize and accept that there is no "given" in the work world. Being flexible and able to adjust to what might be (in job search and on the job) are traits that will serve today's careerists well, no matter what the future holds. I loved the Jetsons, too! It is interesting to hear what people think the future will bring. One thing the “futurists” I’ve heard at conferences say about the future of work – Most people will not be employees of an organization. Instead, businesses will favor hiring contract workers for most tasks. The exception, according to one speaker – sales people and idea people. (For example, the people actually creating the iPhone and the ones selling it – they will be Apple employees, for obvious reasons!)

I’m not sure what that workforce really looks like, and there are a lot of implications for people who have no desire to “hang a shingle” and be an entrepreneur. It is something I share with my clients, though.

I think it is important to realize and accept that there is no “given” in the work world. Being flexible and able to adjust to what might be (in job search and on the job) are traits that will serve today’s careerists well, no matter what the future holds.

]]> By: monicauk http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10826 monicauk Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:59:24 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10826 Thanks for sharing this interesting and informative article. Thanks for sharing this interesting and informative article.

]]> By: Ted http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/5-predictions-about-the-future-of-work#comment-10825 Ted Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:15:11 +0000 http://www.lindseypollak.com/?p=1135#comment-10825 The future of work seems to be based around projects. Sounds like teams will get smaller and more micro-work will be farmed out to other individuals and teams. Technology creates a better way to distribute work. Cool article. The future of work seems to be based around projects. Sounds like teams will get smaller and more micro-work will be farmed out to other individuals and teams. Technology creates a better way to distribute work. Cool article.

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