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How do you think work will change (in the next 2-5 years) due to technological advances?
I don't like using "new normal" after the pandemic 😂 But I think asynchronous work will be the new normal very soon!
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@kartal_erkoc1 thanks for sharing! You're right! While reading, I came up with a question: How could communication not be affected by asynchronous work? The feeling that you belong to a team! Now, I have something to read about tonight!
@mimih_arteaga my company has been remote for 10 years and established quite a few async practices that creates a sense of belonging while we have meetings only a few times a month. For connection with manager instead of 1:1s we have written check ins, which is actually amazing.
For connection among employees we have various slack channels for fun discussions - question a day and moment of the week are the best ones in my opinion. There are lots of fun ways to engage asynchronously, while avoiding the zoom fatigue.
I think working conditions will become a lot more individualized granting workers more flexibility and autonomy.
@franziska_kroll I would add ownership and accountability! We need to trust our peers!
I think flexibility will become a key focus going forward, I can see the concept of a 9-5 ending in favour of a more productive option
@aaronoleary I couldn't agree more! This ties in with my idea of asynchronous work. We don't need to be 9-5 in front of a screen to collaborate and work together.
Hopefully more time will be freed up from repetitive/manual tasks that can be automated, leaving more room for big ideas!
@catherine_norris I agree! Technology will help us with those tasks that stop us from being more and more productive!
well, the constant switching between tools and searching for information will hopefully stop in some way...
@ivo_scherkamp we are building something along similar lines, would you be interested in checking it out?
Agree Maria. Asynchronous work will become common with workers having more freedom in where and how they want to work.
@jareer_samad Thanks for sharing your opinion, Jareer! Although we are already witnessing a lot of asynchronous work, I'm super confident that this type of work won't surprise as many people as it surprises today.
4 day work week, more employees working less hours, sales teams will shrink, less VC funding due to tools and resources available to scale more lean.
Technology is constantly evolving and changing, which means that work will change as well. Some of the more notable changes that you can expect include:
-Shift towards a more remote workforce where employees are able to work from anywhere in the world
-Advances in AI and robotics that will enable machines to do much of the repetitive tasks currently done by humans
-More businesses being started online rather than face physical presence
All of these changes mean that you need to keep up with latest trends if you want to stay ahead of the curve. In order for your business to be successful, it is essential for managers and employees alike to have access not only to new technologies but also an understanding of how they can be used within organizational structures. Additionally, learning new skills on an ongoing basis should be part of your job description.
I generally have a very positive outlook of the world so I would say we will have made considerable progress in solving a lot of problems like energy.
@nilans Thanks for sharing!
Do you think we will see progress in problems like energy in the next 2-5 years? Even thought I'm very optimistic, not sure if that will happen that soon
@mimih_arteaga I think so. Energy is a big issue right now and I think governments around the world are going to be seriously looking into nuclear energy and other ones.
It's likely that technology will continue to automate many tasks and processes, which could lead to changes in the job market and the types of jobs that are available.
There could also be an increased use of virtual and augmented reality, as well as other technologies that make it possible for people to work from anywhere.
Additionally, there may be developments in AI and machine learning that change the way we approach problem-solving and decision-making in the workplace.
It's fairly obvious that part of the tech talent does not need to be in the office. I feel there will be a sector that simply never returns to the office environment. With Slack, Miro, and other collaboration tools product designers like myself no longer need to be face-to-face to achieve their work duties. Elon's ideology of "remote workers must go" it ludicrous.
Work will continue to change rapidly due to technological advances, and the way that we currently do work may not be sustainable in the long term. In particular, many professionals find themselves displaced by machines and artificial intelligence (AI). Not only is this impacting occupations such as manufacturing and transportation workers, but it's also having an impact on white-collar professions such as accounting, legal services, and medicine.
Some of the ways in which these changes are affecting work include:
-The rise of automation has resulted in a decline in jobs across all sectors. This includes blue-collar positions as well as white-collar ones.
-As AI becomes more skilled at performing specific tasks faster or more accurately than humans can, it will increasingly replace human labor with machines. This could result in large numbers of people losing their jobs over time – especially those who have been traditionally reliant on manual labor for their income stream.
-Since technology is continuing to evolve at a rapid pace (perhaps even faster than ever), there is always the potential for new categories of employment that would not previously have existed – including roles involving creativity and innovation.
Work will continue to change as technology advances, and the way we currently do things may not be the norm in a few years. For instance, several companies are working on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that could completely revolutionize how we work. With AI-powered automation, many jobs could eventually become obsolete.
On the other hand, new opportunities might arise as businesses start using AI to improve their operations or customer service. However, it is important to be aware of the potential risks associated with this type of technology and ensure that you understand your rights when it comes to data privacy and intellectual property infringement. Additionally, always ensure that your personal information is safe by taking steps such as password-protecting your computer and ensuring strong security measures for your online accounts.
I think we are going to have more and more trouble managing tools, and although tools make work easier and efficient, managing them is going to take at least 1/3rd of the day.
I use copy.ai, Grammarly, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Intercom, Webflow, Notion, SEMRush, Google Analytics, and Slack everyday. There are others that I use once a week.
We are going to need a tool to manage tools. It's so tough to concentrate in the midst of the tool soup.
@veena_p thanks for sharing Veena. I also struggle with the tool soup, in fact, recently at https://collato.com/ we hosted a culture club and the topic was interruptions and distractions, and guess what came in first place? Yes, you are right, notifications from all the tools!
@erik_s Thanks for sharing Erik! I agree with what you said. I also think that everyday we have more and more tools to make this a reality! Time will say if companies will adapt or not.
More and more people will opt for flexible working arrangements. Of course, the office culture and learning will take a hit but people will prefer to have the luxury of flexible working more.
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