VIVA NOLA April-May 2024
VIVA NOLA Magazine is a bilingual English and Spanish publication made in New Orleans with a focus on Latino culture and community. Entrepreneurship, music, culture, wellness, and much more.
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Economic<br />
Development<br />
Are We Ready for the New<br />
Workforce Trends?<br />
By Paula M. Belanger<br />
@munera_paula<br />
The workforce is undergoing a<br />
significant transformation that drives<br />
innovation with fast technological<br />
advancements, shifting demographics, and<br />
evolving employee expectations. Here are<br />
some key trends to watch:<br />
1. Remote Work: The COVID-19 pandemic<br />
has accelerated the adoption of remote<br />
work, and it’s here to stay. Flexible work<br />
arrangements will continue to be a top<br />
priority for employees, and companies<br />
will need to adapt to attract and retain top<br />
talent.<br />
2. Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is becoming<br />
increasingly prevalent in the workplace,<br />
enabling automation, streamlining<br />
processes, and enhancing decisionmaking.<br />
3. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):<br />
Organizations prioritize DEI initiatives<br />
to foster inclusive work environments,<br />
address systemic biases, and promote<br />
equal opportunities.<br />
4. Skills Training and Upskilling: With<br />
technological advancements happening<br />
at lightning speed, workers must develop<br />
new skills to remain relevant continuously.<br />
Employers will invest in training programs<br />
to future-proof their workforce.<br />
5. Gig Economy: The gig economy and<br />
freelance market will continue to grow,<br />
offering flexible work arrangements and<br />
alternative career paths.<br />
6. Employee Well-being: Mental health,<br />
wellness, and well-being will become<br />
top priorities for organizations as they<br />
recognize the critical link between<br />
employee happiness and productivity.<br />
7. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented<br />
Reality (AR): VR and AR technologies<br />
will become more prevalent in training,<br />
education, and work processes, enhancing<br />
learning and improving outcomes.<br />
8. Predictive Analytics: Predictive analytics<br />
will increase, enabling organizations to<br />
make data-driven decisions, forecast talent<br />
needs, and optimize workforce planning.<br />
9. Robotics and Automation: As AI<br />
advances, robotics and automation will<br />
become more prevalent, transforming<br />
industries and redefining job roles.<br />
10. Transparency and Trust: With growing<br />
concerns about data privacy and ethics,<br />
organizations will prioritize transparency<br />
and trust-building with their employees,<br />
customers, and stakeholders.<br />
In conclusion, technological innovation,<br />
demographic shifts, and evolving<br />
employee expectations will shape<br />
the workforce of <strong>2024</strong>. Organizations<br />
prioritizing flexibility, inclusion, skills<br />
development, and employee well-being<br />
will thrive in this new landscape. By<br />
embracing these trends, we can create<br />
a more equitable, efficient, and fulfilling<br />
future of work for all.<br />
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<strong>VIVA</strong> <strong>NOLA</strong> MAGAZINE - <strong>April</strong> / <strong>May</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Sources: - Harvard Business Review: “9 Trends That Will Shape Work in <strong>2024</strong> and Beyond”/ World Economic Forum:<br />
“6 work and workplace trends to watch in <strong>2024</strong>”. / - Penn Foster: “10 Workforce Trends to Expect in <strong>2024</strong>”
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