The Future of Work: Preparing for What Lies Ahead

Almost every aspect of the way we work is changing as the world shifts from lifetime employment to freelance work arrangements, and as new technologies portend to displace jobs at an unprecedented rate. Today, in the United States alone, 34 percent of the workforce is already freelance, a number that is expected to rise to 50 percent by 2030. Drivers and retail clerks-two of the largest professions worldwide-are among the most at-risk for technological disruption as driverless cars and self-serve tablets become the norm. Tackling the complexity of the future of work in terms of its impact on companies, workers, and policy makers, keynoter April Rinne reveals the trends behind the stats, helping stakeholders across industries prepare for the evolving nature of work. Breaking down complex shifts and interweaving powerful experiences with hard-hitting facts, Rinne shares how we can maximize the benefits of the future of work and ensure that new technologies augment rather than replace human potential, ultimately providing a playbook so that organizations and individuals can become predictive and proactive, staying two steps ahead of the competition. This session was recorded at the ATD 2019 TechKnowledge conference in West Palm Beach, Florida.