Dr Ben Hamer and the Future of Work

Futurist Ben Hamer predicts the future of work to 2030! 

Key takeouts 

In Oz - unemployment is low  4.1%, with a diverse and multicultural workforce, 

The aging workforce is a challenge, with Gen Z (1997-2012) making up 25% of our workers, but not enough talent to fill critical roles.

There is a great opportunity in finding talent from a large migrant population from India, many currently working below their skill level.

🤖 AI Adoption & Literacy:

• Only 2 in 5 Australians use AI regularly, with 1/3 concerned about job loss. 

But

• embracing AI is crucial—those who do and will will be more productive and future-ready.
• AI will be a great enabler to those that use it 

💡 What Workers Want:

• Pay is the top priority for 71%, followed by good leadership (60%). Flexibility and wellbeing matter, but career development only ranks for 36% of workers

Workers just want good pay andd to not work for a dick!!

🔄 Challenges in Change: #f#ck transformation 

• Transformation is difficult; unnecessary change breeds resistance. 
• Nearly half (47%) of workers plan to change employers in 2025, citing disengagement and overtime burnout.

🚫 Opting Out of Management:

• 58% of people are avoiding management roles, preferring not to deal with the stress of leading others.

The landscape is shifting—are you prepared to navigate these changes?

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