I developed a course for our newly appointed Executives (SES), and the expected changes in technology alone are incredible. While you're getting dressed, your schedule for the day appears on your mirror, and a voice will review it for you, complete with background if needed, on a prior meeting or info about a person you'll be meeting - virtually of course. Virtual meetings happen with a touch of a button, not cumbersom at all. The factors I found that are already coming into play that are expected to change the workplace are:
1. Millenials. They want speed, flexibility, and autonomy.
2. Expanded Corporate Social Responsibility. Corporations will have to demonstrate not only that they are "green," but that they donate in some way to help those in need to get the best and brightest employees.
3. Digital Workplace.
4. Globalization. Sharing, collaborating, and partnering on a world-wide basis.
5. Shifting workplace demographics. For the first time ever we will have five generations in the workplace at the same time. The differences between the oldest and the youngest expectations are tremendous.
