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About the report
We are living through a fundamental transformation in the way we work. Automation and 'thinking machines' are replacing human tasks, changing the skills that organisations are looking for in their people. But what will the future look like?
This isn’t a time to sit back and wait for events to unfold. To be prepared for the future, you have to understand it.
Our 'Workforce of the future' study looks at four possible Worlds of Work for 2030 to help you kick-start your thinking. You can also take a closer look at the views of 10,000 people in our survey findings summary.
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PwC’s Global People and Organisation leaders discuss the report findings and the competing forces that are influencing the world of work | Duration 4:15
The four worlds of work in 2030
Key report messages for leaders
Act now.
This isn’t about some ‘far future’ of work – change is already happening, and accelerating.
No regrets and bets.
The future isn’t a fixed destination. Plan for a dynamic rather than a static future. You’ll need to recognise multiple and evolving scenarios. Make ‘no regrets’ moves that work with most scenarios – but you’ll need to make some ‘bets’ too.
Make a bigger leap.
Don’t be constrained by your starting point. You might need a more radical change than just a small step away from where you are today.
Own the automation debate.
Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will affect every level of the business and its people. It’s too important an issue to leave to IT (or HR) alone. A depth of understanding and keen insight into the changing technology landscape is a must.
People not jobs.
Organisations can’t protect jobs which are made redundant by technology – but they do have a responsibility to their people. Protect people not jobs. Nurture agility, adaptability and re-skilling.
Build a clear narrative.
A third of workers are anxious about the future and their job due to automation – an anxiety that kills confidence and the willingness to innovate. How your employees feel affects the business today – so start a mature conversation about the future.
Hear more from our experts
In these short videos, our People and Organisation experts talk about what the future of work could look like and how organisations and people can prepare for it now.
The importance of scenario planning
As companies think about the huge changes to the world of work, there is a need to engage in scenario planning to gauge the impact on their business. | Duration 3.17
How can organisations prepare for the future of work?
Automation, robotics, AI, are having an impact on jobs. PwC's Carol Stubbings, talks about how organisations can prepare for the future of work. | Duration 1.49
The future of work in Australia
PwC’s Jon Williams looks at the future of work in Australia and how organisations can create value in the context of this new world. | Duration 3.05
Solve today’s problem with the future in mind
Organisations must bring the future into solving today’s problems. PwC’s Blair Sheppard looks at the future of work and how we should respond to it. | Duration 4.17
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