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Who Gets to Work?

Six Trends Shaping Jobs, Opportunity and Mobility in the Future


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The United States’ pool of high-skilled workers is set to contract in the coming years. This shortage will trigger numerous new trends in jobs. Sociologist and business professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter outlines six of the most transformative changes that will influence the US economy and society in the future. getAbstract recommends her astute analysis to all US employees and employers, as the imminent shifts will affect one and all.

Summary

Americans currently feel pessimistic about the future and have difficulty making a transition to optimism. Change and strong leadership are required to generate the reversal. Six trends are afoot, which should inject much optimism into the future of the US jobs market:

  1. “Meaningful work” – Millennials seek work with purpose. To attract high-skilled talent, many companies are incorporating volunteerism and community engagement into their operations. Employees become motivated when their firms contribute positively to the world. Alas, this trend is unfolding only in industries that compete for higher-skilled talent; low-skilled workers often don’t have the luxury of pursuing meaningful...

About the Speaker

Rosabeth Moss Kanter is a professor at Harvard Business School.


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