15 Years of FoW Insights Report
For 15 years, the Future of Work by HSM has explored trends shaping industries, organisations, and careers. As rapid technological advancements change our experience of work and external pressures test our resilience, organisations must move from passive observation to proactive planning.
Five Critical Actions for the Next 15 Years
Move from Linear to Scenario Planning - Consider multiple potential futures to anticipate changes and adapt strategies.
Keep the Human at the Core - Prioritise the human to build a resilient future through human-centric skills, work redesign, and reimagined productivity.
Build a Dynamic ‘Deal’ - Create clarity on organisational identity and direction, communicating what the deal is and isn’t.
Prioritise Mastery as a Key Differentiator - Build skill mastery and depth the enable adaptability and diverse opportunities.
Be Intentional with Time Refunded Through Technology - As AI takes over routine tasks, repurpose freed-up time wisely through intentionality rather than passive assumption.
Five Macrotrends Shaping Our World
Longevity & Demography: By 2030, one in six people will be aged 60+.
Technology: 100 million people are using ChatGPT weekly.
Globalisation: 71% of CEOs view global skills shortages as a major challenge.
Society: Organisations must stay sensitive to evolving social issues as nearly half of US users are politically active on social media.
Environment: 65 million people face jobs with climate-related health risks.
The next 15 years requires more than passive observation. With intentional planning, we can create a future of opportunities together.