Assignment:
Research Paper - Topic and Expectations
"A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be." by Wayne Gretzky
Topic: What Will the World of Work Look Like in 2050.
Overview: I want you to dust off your crystal ball and make some projections with regard to work in the year 2050. I understand that it is difficult to predict the future, but the best way to prepare is to have some idea of what may be around the corner. Granted, 2050 isn't exactly "just around the corner" but it will go much faster than you can even imagine.
I recognize that you are not likely to be 100% correct, and I suspect that I will not regrade what you provide in 32 years. However, being able to discuss projections and factors influencing work with colleagues, employers, and other business leaders can help as your careers and lives unfold.
Address the following questions:
What will the workforce in 2050 look like? What will be the demographics (age, gender, race, disability, religion and the unending list of others) as related to those who will be doing the work?
Where will the work be conducted?
What will the modern office environment look like?
What will work schedules look like (when will work be done)?
What will be the status of the United States in terms of its status as the "world's economic superpower"? Where will the US rank?
How will employees and organizations deal with the never-ending pursuit of balance (work versus non-work)?
Compare 2018 and 2050. How will work and life be the same? Different?
At the end, I want you to talk about where you think you will be in the year 2050 based on what you have reported above. What will work and non-work be like for you? I expect this to be about one-page (minimally).