Future of work: 5 ways technology is reshaping work and the workplace

4. New Job Descriptions, New Skills 
While it is true that technology will eliminate some jobs, it is also true that it will create new ones. And plenty of them, might we add. 
The 2018 World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report found that machines and algorithms were expected to displace 75 million jobs, but create 133 new ones; that’s 58 million net new jobs. 
However, as humans delegate manual jobs to robots and machines we will need to learn and develop new skills in order to meet new job descriptions. 
Just think about some of the technologies already in place today, like blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, etc. Some examples of new job roles and descriptions in the last couple of years include:

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  Blockchain traders
  
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  Big data coaches
  
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  AI trainers
  
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  AI translators
  
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  AI specialist
  
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  Cyber security specialist
  

5. The Always On Culture
Because technology has given us the power to work from anywhere at anytime, it has also given us the “always on culture.” 
Technology, as a Myers-Briggs report stated, is a double-edged sword. It’s empowered us, but to a certain extent it has also enslaved us. 
Many people, including professionals, find it hard to switch off from work when they’re at home or with loved ones because the technology that enables them to work is always there, readily available. 
The always on culture is impacting work because it affects workplace culture and it can lead to increased stress levels and burnout, which in turn can dampen productivity and performance. 
Companies need to address this by nurturing a culture that encourages individuals to switch off from work when they’re at home, out of business hours, with family, or while on vacation. Not doing so can potentially have negative effects on a company’s overall performance. 
The future of work is as much now as it is in the future. It’s crucial that organizations take a close look at how technology is already impacting their operations and their employees in order to be better informed and equipped for future disruptions.

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