Future of Work: A Reflection on Employment - BUSM4559 Presentation

This PowerPoint presentation, created for BUSM4559, reflects on the future of work, considering the impact of globalization, technological advancements, and workforce dynamics. The presentation begins by identifying the student's current job as an associate engineer and then explores how the job market and employment landscape might change. It analyzes the implications of globalization, technological advancements, and the changing nature of work, outlining both the benefits and challenges. The presentation concludes with a recommendation/action plan, focusing on personal and professional development to adapt to the future of work. It references key readings and materials, including the impact of globalization, structural changes, and the rise of automation. The PowerPoint includes detailed notes providing an explanation of each slide, covering the student's perspective on their career, the impact of global trends, and strategies for future career planning.

Work in Global Society
Presented by: Student’s Name

MY Current
Job/Occupation
 I am currently an associate
engineer in a facility team in
medical manufacturing plant.
 I believe Engineering field is
one of the fastest and growing
job market in the world.

Current Work Environment
 Consistent growth in organization workforce structure.
 Globalization and industrialization effect on both local
and international companies.
 Diversification in job market and employee
management.

Future Aspects Changes in Global Workforce
 High competition in job market.
 Increase in technological and infrastructure
development.
 Workforce elimination by technological changes such
robots, computers, and internet network advancements.

Pros and Cons of Future Changes
Pros
 Increased globalization in
business and industry world.
 More capital flow in the work
global society.
 More efficient labor
movement between countries.
Cons
 High unemployment.
 High employee competition
and organization
performance.
 High risk in job/occupation
sustenance.

Recommendation/Action Plan
 Develop both personal and professional
character requirement changes for future
aspects e.g. education goals.
 Build and enhance my employee
relationship.
 Focus on implementation of employee
company guideline changes such as
polices, labor roles, and values.

Bibliography
 Fox, K. and O’Connor, J., 2015. Five ways work will change in the
future. The Guardian, 29.
 Leichenko, R. and O'Brien, K., 2008. Environmental change and
globalization: Double exposures. Oxford University Press.
 McMillan, M.S. and Rodrik, D., 2011. Globalization, structural
change and productivity growth (No. w17143). National Bureau of
Economic Research.
 Spence, M., 2011. The impact of globalization on income and
employment: the downside of integrating markets. Foreign Aff., 90,
p.28.