THE FUTURE OF WORK

In this chapter, we discuss key work trends such as globalization, the rise of virtual organizations and telecommuting, the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurship, and the expansion of freelance ecosystems and microwork. Use of technology as a connector and facilitator of business have inspired these new work environments and transformed the way we conduct business and earn our livelihoods. They are also shaping the skills required for future work and imposing new demands on higher education.