2025 Predictions for Future of Work
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We asked a selection of our Thinkers360 global thought leaders, analysts and influencers about their predictions for Future of Work in 2025.
The Future of Work in 2025: A Glimpse into a Transformed Landscape
Get ready for a significant shift! As we hurtle towards 2025, the landscape of work is poised for a major transformation. This compilation of expert predictions offers a glimpse into what the future holds, highlighting trends in technology, talent management, employee well-being, and the very definition of the workplace itself.
Here are some key takeaways:
- Thriving in the Age of AI: Artificial intelligence (AI) will become an increasingly integrated part of our work lives, but not as a job-stealer. Instead, experts predict a focus on human-AI collaboration as a key skill for success.
- The Personalized Work Experience: Get ready for work that adapts to you! The rise of personalized work environments will cater to individual preferences, skills, and workstyles.
- Remote Revolution Continues: Hybrid and remote work models are here to stay, with advancements in collaboration technology fostering more immersive experiences.
- Prioritizing Well-being: Employee well-being will take center stage, with companies integrating physical, mental, and financial health initiatives into their digital work strategies.
- Focus on Flexibility: Traditional employment models will give way to more flexible arrangements, with organizations embracing a mix of full-time employees, contract workers, and AI-powered processes.
- The Human Touch Remains Vital: Despite the rise of AI, the human element will remain crucial. Experts predict a renewed focus on the importance of human connection, community, and trust in the workplace.
Whether you’re an employer or employee, this glimpse into the future of work in 2025 provides valuable insights to help you navigate the exciting – and sometimes challenging – transformations ahead.
For the full details of each thought leader, analyst and influencer prediction, please read on to hear what they told us about their predictions for the future of work in 2025:
What are your predictions for Future of Work in 2025?
“Workplaces that take mental health seriously will see better performance, greater employee and customer loyalty and greater longevity than workplaces that don’t. Most people see work as one of the sources of mental health issues – indeed the WHO defines burnout as being a workplace phenomenon. When workplaces support mental health it is good for the organization, employee and the customer. Indeed it is also good for society.”
– Ruth Pearce, International Speaker, Award Winning Coach – Mental Health In the Workplace, Pearce Insights
“In 2025, the lines between human and machine, science and reality, will continue to blur to the point where adaptability intelligence—AI of a different kind—becomes the new currency of leadership. With traditional roles dissolving, the pace of change accelerating, and Everywhere Work redefining productivity, the most valuable workers will not be those who master technology, but those who master the shift created by it. The ‘office’ won’t be a place; it’ll be a mindset. Hybrid and remote will continue to evolve. Leadership won’t be about clocking in—it’ll be about seizing the moment. The greatest business strategy will be to embrace uncertainty as a competitive advantage in the Never Normal.”
– Ira Wolfe, Googlization Officer, President, Poised for the Future Company.
“In 2025, as uncertainty surrounding the evolving work environment continues and concerns about job displacement due to AI persist, top talent will proactively address and bridge their AI literacy gaps and enhance their skills and capabilities in human-AI collaboration. Top talent, focused on experiencing the rest of the decade on their terms, will not wait for their organizations to catch up with relevant upskilling. They will be very assertive in taking ownership of their professional development and forging new pathways to emerging career opportunities in an AI-driven employment landscape.”
– Dr Terri Horton MBA, Work Futurist
“As we approach 2025, the future of work is poised to undergo significant transformation driven by technological advancements and changing workforce dynamics. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to become an integral part of our daily work processes, enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing them. This integration will require a strategic focus on developing practical human-AI collaboration skills across organizations. The concept of personalized work experiences will gain prominence, with digital platforms offering tailored environments that adapt to individual preferences, skills, and work styles. This shift towards personalization will extend to career development paths and learning experiences, potentially increasing employee engagement and productivity. Accessibility in workplace technology will become a critical priority. Organizations will invest in tools and platforms that ensure the full participation of employees with diverse abilities. This focus on inclusive design will address ethical considerations and help companies tap into a broader talent pool amidst ongoing skill shortages. Knowledge management will evolve to address the challenges of an ageing workforce. Companies will implement sophisticated systems to facilitate the exchange of expertise between generations, combining the experience of seasoned professionals with younger employees. The integration of well-being initiatives into digital workplace strategies will become standard practice. Work platforms will incorporate physical, mental, and financial health features, reflecting a more holistic approach to employee wellness and productivity.
Traditional employment models will give way to more flexible arrangements, with organizations managing a mix of full-time employees, contract workers, and AI-assisted processes. This shift will necessitate new management approaches and digital platforms capable of seamlessly integrating diverse work arrangements. Collaboration technologies will advance significantly, with virtual and augmented reality creating more immersive remote work experiences. These technologies will be particularly valuable in industries requiring hands-on training or complex visualizations. As AI becomes more prevalent in decision-making processes, an increased focus will be on ethical AI practices and transparency. Organizations must communicate how AI is used in workforce management to maintain trust and comply with emerging regulations. Internal talent management will evolve, with AI-powered marketplaces matching employees to projects based on skills rather than traditional job roles. This approach will enable more dynamic resource allocation and provide employees with diverse growth opportunities. Sustainability will become a critical business performance indicator, with environmental considerations integrated into work processes and platforms. This will include tools for measuring and reducing the carbon footprint of digital work.”
– Antonio Santos, Senior Business Intelligence and Innovation Evangelist, Eviden – Atos Group Company
“Managers will continue to ignore the evidence that remote and hybrid working is valued by employees and as productive as office-based working and expand return-to-office mandates. There will also be continued attempts to integrate AI into workflows, which while it won’t result in large-scale unemployment of knowledge workers, will diminish the work they do, at least until managers realise that AI can’t replace humans. AI will also be used to monitor and supervise workers in ways that further disenfranchise people. Hopefully, 2025 will be defined by a clearer understanding of just what AI can and cannot do. The hype has sold it as liberating humans to do what we do best, but in many instances, the reverse has been the reality. It would be nice for the coming year to see a rethink of our approach to AI so that humans are to the fore again.”
– Adi Gaskell, Director, The Horizons Tracker.
“In 2025, the future of work will be increasingly shaped by employees’ desire for connection and community, transforming workplaces into more than just places to complete tasks. Rather than focusing solely on productivity, organizations will emphasize the creation of environments where employees feel a sense of belonging and alignment with shared values. Workers will seek out not only roles but workplaces that foster community, shared purpose, and personal growth, making these attributes essential for attracting and retaining talent. As hybrid and remote work models remain prevalent, virtual communities will continue to emerge, with companies investing in tools and platforms, like the one found at indispensable-coaching.com, to connect employees across geographies and departments. These virtual spaces will aim to replicate the social fabric of the traditional office, enabling employees to build connections, collaborate meaningfully, and develop strong interpersonal bonds.”
– James Kerr, Principal at Indispensable Consulting.
“Poor audio can make us seem less credible because when information is hard to process trust falls away. Studies from USC and ANU found that audio quality has a massive impact on trust (or CX outcomes?). When it comes to CX, 46% of customers say they’d be less likely to return after a poor call experience.
So, as AI takes over routine interactions, human engagement will be reserved for critical, complex, and nuanced conversations, where quality is everything! Call quality can be affected by many upstream factors, which is why achieving harmony in these interactions is key. To make this possible, companies will need real-time insights – not just for I.T. but also for the agents speaking directly with customers. My prediction is the next big thing is CX Observability. It will be essential to keep the humans in the loop, engaged, and prepared in 2025″
– Luke Jamieson, www.LukeJamieson.live
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