Today on MyMoneyLife with Chuck Bentley

Last time I told you that the workplace will change dramatically in the coming decades and that we’ll have to adapt to new technologies and changing work conditions.

Well, today I’ve got a few more employment trends you can expect to see in the years ahead:

1. Corporate downsizing will likely continue to hit middle management. This will affect men more because they hold more of those positions. The unemployment rate for men is higher than women. Seniors are affected more too because they’re usually in higher positions than younger workers.



2. More work for fewer workers. As companies get smaller, expect remaining employees to be more productive. You’ll be expected to build your capacity and to work smarter. Most companies will be focused more on long-term growth through profitability rather than employee satisfaction.



3. Job security will come from your contribution more than your longevity. Talent will be more important than experience. People will be more “nervously employed.”

Companies won’t be loyal to employees; their decisions will be based on the productivity and quality of your work. If you don’t make the company more profitable, you’re likely to lose your job.

Career expert Brian Ray is fond of saying there’s no such thing as job security, but there is “employment security” and you get it by becoming more productive on the job you have. 

Consider attending trade seminars, taking courses to expand your skill set, and stay on the lookout for ways to become more efficient.

These tips are drawn from Crown’s MoneyLife™ Basics book, Work and Business. And for help finding your god-given career skills, I hope you’ll visit us online at Crown.org.

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