In 2023, business leaders and organizations continued to contend with major shifts affecting the workplace, including the pressure of inflation on both employer and employee budgets, the emergence of generative AI (GenAI), geopolitical turmoil, a series of high-profile labor strikes, increased tension over return-to-office (RTO) mandates, a shifting legal and societal landscape for DEI initiatives, the increased impact of climate change, and more.
9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2024 and Beyond
Looking ahead at a year of continued disruption, employers who successfully navigate these trends will be able to create a competitive advantage.
January 23, 2024
Illustration by Pablo Caracol
Summary.
In 2023, organizations continued to face significant challenges, from inflation to geopolitical turmoil to controversy over DEI and return-to-work policies — and 2024 promises more disruption. Gartner researchers have identified nine key trends, from new and creative employee benefits to the collapse of traditional career paths, that will impact work this year. Employers who successfully navigate these will retain top talent and secure a competitive advantage for themselves.
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