The pandemic (and the need for physical distancing) rapidly accelerated three work trends that were already underway: the shift to remote work and virtual interactions, the use of e-commerce and other digital platforms, and the deployment of automation and artificial intelligence. During the ...
Trends post-pandemic Now that consumers have new hardware and habits, we expect some of the substitution of services by goods meant to replace them (embodied in the outstanding recent performance of spending on "recreational goods and vehicles") to persist. In addition, while the pandemic is com...
In the second of three articles accompanying our BrightTalk webinars, Ian Curling looks at the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the life and pensions workplace of the future. We’re living through possibly the biggest change in working patterns since the industrial revolution. Technology was ...
DIVERSITY in the workplaceTELECOMMUTINGThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of work and daily life, with higher education being greatly affected, especially in remote teaching, work, and digital collaboration. Most of these changes are retained in the post-COVID-19 era, e.g., remote...
The inundation of competing takes on exactly which “Great” workforce trend we’re currently experiencing is a reminder that 18-plus months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of the workplace is as uncertain as ever, according to the Business Talent Group report. “Meanwhile, employers ar...
While the pandemic gave rise to the deglobalization movement, it won’t end integration. However, globalization in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic will be significantly different from its present form. Following are some notable changes that we expect to see: ...
While the pandemic transformed virtually every area of modern life, it had a dramatic effect on shopping trends in particular. Post pandemic shopping trends include consumers continuing to order their favorite items online and continuing to utilize same-day delivery and curbside pickup. What are the...
This year, the push toward self-improvement will run the gamut of personal development, changes to work and family life, as well as a concerted commitment to have more fun and indulge. Post-pandemic travel trends and other activities When it comes to treating themselves, many consumers now ...
As the pandemic struck all countries, irrespective of borders, it revealed an important additional element to the equation:interoperability. Mobilityand flexibility are key words that have very much influenced our way of working over the last two years. With many people returning to their offices ...
Responses to a McKinsey global survey of 800 executives suggest a disruptive period of workplace changes lies ahead due to acceleration of automation, digitization, and other trends.(7 pages)The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruption to our working lives in the short term, and...