The World of Work

How The Labor Market Has Changed And What The

Future Has In Store

The World of Work

• Changes with each new technological breakthrough

• Entering a Service-Oriented and Knowledge-Based Economy

• Competition is Global

• Layoffs and Job Changes are common

The World of Work

• Companies lay off workers even in good times

• Tenure doesn’t always matter

• Accomplishments do matter

• Ongoing education- lifelong learning is crucial

The World of Work

• Many jobs continue to move overseas

• Many high-tech/high-skill jobs are also moving overseas

• Workers must often change employers to increase wages

• Workers responsible for retirement plans

Jobs of the Future

• Service or Trade Jobs• Low-skill/Low Wage Jobs• Healthcare, Teaching and

Computer-Related Jobs• Temporary, Part-time,

Contract and Self-Employed Jobs

• Skilled Jobs• High Knowledge Jobs• Fulfilling Jobs

Me. Inc.

• Perform to the best of your ability

• Take care of yourself• Plan for bouts of

unemployment• Learn to take adversity

in stride• And You will Succeed!