HBR's Work in the Future Will Fall into These 4 Categories has a great 2X2 matrix (below) showing the 4 different types of work likely over the next decade.
Two things really struck us about this article and chart.
The first is all 4 quadrants assume the growing use of contingent labor.
But contingent labor is especially more important as work becomes more democratized and empowered by technology. Since it seems likely more and more work will become more democratized and powered by technology, it seems likely contingent talent will become more important.
The second is their point that all 4 types of work will continue to be prevalent in most organizations.
This is a very important point. There's way too much hype around the gig economy taking over the economy and traditional jobs disappearing.
Key quote on this from the article:
All four quadrants will be a part of the work ecosystem for at least the next 10 years, with organizations moving from one to another depending on the strength and timing of the five forces and their effect on the organization.
So while we believe contingent talent will become more important, most Americans will continue to have traditional jobs at least for the next decade or so, and maybe even longer.
Great article that's well worth reading.
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