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RE: 5 Predictions About the Future of Work

lindsey-p-0193 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:51:55 GMT

Excellent points, Mark. Thanks for sharing.

Lindsey

RE: 5 Predictions About the Future of Work

mark-j-1906 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:15:32 GMT

It'll be interesting to see how the inexorable rise of technology renders geographical location effectively irrelevant and shrinks the working world. This will be a godsend for employers in countries where the required skills are in short supply. Also, the rise of virtual working means people who cannot participate in the "traditional" workforce (those with disabilities, mothers with young children, women in some cultures) or those who desire a flexible schedule, can do so virtually. These underrepresented sources of talent can further help tackle the looming talent shortage.

RE: 5 Predictions About the Future of Work

lindsey-p-0193 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:21:34 GMT

Thanks for the comments, Becky! I agree that we'll always need some form of face-to-face in the business world -- especially for younger professionals whose social lives often revolve around work.

Can't wait to see what happens!

Lindsey

RE: 5 Predictions About the Future of Work

becky-b-3863 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:06:58 GMT

It definitely sounds as though the virtual world will take over in most of these points. There are a lot of benefits to being connected and productive from your home, but I think I'd miss the interactions with real live people that you get at a traditional workplace. Looking far ahead, at some point I can see less physical buildings for professions that can exist solely online.

#5 - there was a time when I thought I wanted to be a college student forever! It makes sense to keep pursuing education throughout your career. I can also see online learning being more feasible than a traditional university setting.

#3 is intriguing, and while I wonder how much it will take hold if telecommuting is going to increase, I love the concept of a truly environmentally-friendly office.

RE: 5 Predictions About the Future of Work

lindsey-p-0193 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:11:06 GMT

Miguel,

Thanks for the comment - it sounds like you are a truly modern worker! I really believe these trends are the future. Looking forward to seeing what other people think as well.

Lindsey

RE: 5 Predictions About the Future of Work

miguel-a-c-7116 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:14:28 GMT

Marvelous article Lindsey. I can appreciate all your thoughts particularly #1 (I've not set foot and worked in a traditional "office" in about 10+ years); #2 (90% of my work now is done online - telecommuting, etc.); #4 (I don't have ONE career - I'm literally a nomadic and diversified professional in a number of industries); and #5 (I consider myself a lifelong learner - just having finished a doctorate and looking for new learning opportunities!).

Thanks again for an insightful and on-point post.

RE: 7 Tips for Writing More Professionally

lindsey-p-0193 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:37:50 GMT

That's a great tip, Jill, thanks! I remember getting that advice when I was writing my thesis in college. Sometimes when you look at the same document a million times your eyes don't even see the typos.

Lindsey

RE: 7 Tips for Writing More Professionally

jill-b-2019 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:51:48 GMT

Writing has always been one of my weaknesses. I've spent many nights reading and rereading the same sentence only to see something misspelled when I click send.

I went to a free writing class this past year. Although the class focused entirely on email messages (I guess you get what you pay for), I did walk away with one key tip--read your work backwards. It sounds funny, but I have started doing that and I find duplicate words, misspellings, and words that I thought were there (in my head) but were not in the work.

RE: 7 Tips for Writing More Professionally

lindsey-p-0193 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:20:36 GMT

Lesley,

That's a great tip. Taking a few extra seconds to read an email before sending it can save you from lots of mistakes and misunderstandings. Thanks for the comment!

Lindsey

RE: 7 Tips for Writing More Professionally

lindsey-p-0193 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:19:25 GMT

Gail,

Thank you for your comments. I agree completely!

Lindsey