Global Workplace Trends 2018

Most companies recognize that their success depends not only on attracting the “best and the brightest” talent, but also on retaining, motivating, and engaging employees through a workplace experience and culture that allows them to thrive. However, this does not always translate into the realities routinely experienced by millions of employees across the globe.

Since 2012, we’ve scanned the horizon in our annual Global Workplace Trends Report. By understanding key trends that are shaping both the nature of the enterprise and the future of work, we’ve been able to more effectively help our clients plan for the future that lies ahead. In the 2018 iteration of the Global Workplace Trends, we looked at seven trends driving organizational change with the help of twenty future thinkers and strategists.

 

 

Trends we explored this year

The Internet of Things: Shaping the Future Workplace

The Internet of Things: Shaping the Future Workplace

In an environment of constant progress, more organizations are questioning how future technology could impact their operations. More so than almost any other development, the Internet of Things (IoT) offers immediate improvements to the employee experience, from enhanced organization to more efficient facility management that boosts productivity.

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Creating the Emotionally Intelligent Workplace

Creating the Emotionally Intelligent Workplace

Our lives are a kaleidoscope of up to 500 emotional experiences per day. We may only be conscious of a fraction of them at any one time, but they color every interaction. With this understanding comes a recognition of the need to navigate these emotions in the workplace, meaning that emotional intelligence (EI) has become a core skill set for high-performing organizations and outstanding leaders today.

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Trends at a glance

2018 Workplace Trends Report