Chapter 11Fast Forward to the Future

Nicola Gillen

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Introduction

This book has argued that the world around us is reshaping the ways in which we live and work every day. This chapter will outline and assess some of the biggest trends that are emerging. It offers a picture of what our future professional lives could be, and emphasises the core elements of the workplace that will endure.

Imagine a future where the office workforce is half of what it is today. The remaining workforce operates in the next-generation leisure and welfare industries, providing entertainment, health management and care for young and old. The universal wage ...

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