The future is flexible

The era of digitalisation is marked by constant changes and, above all, by a context of unpredictability. As a consequence, routines become more and more changeable and all productive operations based on pre-defined and repetitive tasks are questioned and rethought.

Technological changes lead to the development of more flexible ways of work, that are more relevant for the future and represent a decisive competitive factor to ensure the sustainabiluty of organizations.

The future of work activities will be hybrid, guided by multifunctionality, leading people to work, at the same time, in telework, offices and coworking contexts. In addition, the use of digital tools will become routine, and there will be an increase in independent professionals. Flexibility will dominate schedules, while the pursuit for professional satisfaction will grow in importance. 

Remote work can offer greater freedom, but it typically comes, and must come, associated with more responsibilities. Among the main competencies considered essential for good performance in remote work, self-management, organization and emotional intelligence are on top of the list. Telework requires continuous learning and adaptation capabilities, together with an agile and independent execution profile.

Business leaders will play a key role as agents of change within organizations, promoting new ways of working in teams and continuous training in order to transform a workforce that is currently, above all, "executing" into one that is "innovative" and "creative".

For this new reality, it is necessary that the education system includes more transversal curricula that favor interdisciplinarity, different educational paths, and enable students for this renewed role within organizations.