Over the past few years, there’s been no shortage of media commentary about the changing workplace. Hybrid working has gone from radical to routine, skills have overtaken qualifications, career stereotypes have collapsed and artificial intelligence has firmly rooted itself in every employer's toolkit. We’ve had the “However, by far, one of the most overlooked—and critical—aspects of this tidal wave of digital change is centered around the shape of the workforce itself.
Based on my observations and experience, in this article, I identify and explore five overlooked trends that are shaping the workforce in 2024.In 2023, prominent employers including Google, Amazon and Disney appeared to reverse their hybrid working policies by asking employees to, 64% of CEOs"predict a full return to in-office working by 2026" and 87% expect in-office working to become closely linked to"financial reward and promotion opportunities.