The future of work is something that is coming towards us faster than we think. It has also been further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic that had hit us globally. This has vastly affected industries and workforces all over the world at an extremely rapid rate, with unemployment rates skyrocketing and remaining employees needing to adjust to new and unfamiliar work arrangements.
 This no doubt will have a long-term influence on the way people are used to working. The future of work is littered with uncertainties, but can also lead to new opportunities for many.
 These changes have raised questions amongst many regarding the security of their jobs, necessary skills and the precarity of the economy. In this article, we explore the factors shaping the future of work, and the impact that these have on the HR industry.Â
The Changing Nature of Work:
Gone are the days when full-time positions at organisations are the only way for employees to work. Non-standard forms of employment have been on the rise in recent years.
 This includes gig work, self-employment and contract jobs. The world is also increasingly connected, and there has been an increasing number of location-independent employees.Â
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