3 Work Trends - Issue 22
Employee health and well-being, lessons from a tech leader and how countries are adapting to an ageing workforce – these are the stories covered in this issue of the World Economic Forum’s 3 Work Trends newsletter, your guide to the future of work and education in an ever-changing world.
1. How can we turn the tide on employee #burnout and poor #wellbeing?
The average person spends roughly one-third of their life at work. With this amounting to around 90,000 hours, it's no surprise that the environment, stress levels and interpersonal dynamics in the workplace can majorly impact our mental health and well-being.
Globally, an estimated 12 billion working days are lost annually to depression and anxiety, costing $1 trillion in lost productivity. The economic impacts of poor mental well-being in the workplace are glaring. Whilst research published this year by the World Economic Forum shows there is no one-size-fits-all solution, there are some guiding principles.
From leadership committed to fostering a mental health-friendly workplace to training programmes, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) 's ASCEND, bold action can equip managers with the skills to support their employees’ mental health and well-being.
Read the full article from Susan Garfield EY , Eric Kostegan WHO Foundation and the World Economic Forum 's Dr Ruma Bhargava here.
2. The power of #storytelling and other key lessons from Microsoft 's Brad Smith
Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith, joined us at #Davos this year, sharing how the organization's mission to tackle the intersecting issues between technology and society has shaped his understanding of innovation.
Dive into this wide-ranging discussion where the 30-year Microsoft veteran shares the career lessons that have built his resilience, how he leverages AI and why leaders need to become better storytellers.
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3. How are countries adapting to #ageing #workforces?
Dutch workers are retiring 5 years later than they were in 2006. This is a trend we are seeing across the globe. By 2040, 4 in every 10 workers in the G20 will be aged 50 or over.
In a move to adapt to a changing future, the Dutch government passed the Future Pensions Act in 2023 to fundamentally change the way the Dutch pension system works. The new law aims to dismantle the barriers that prevent older people from rejoining the workforce in the country.
Find out how the Netherlands and other countries are adapting so that our societies can prosper and thrive as more of us live longer lives here.
Share your thoughts and experiences below in the comments. For more detailed analysis, follow the World Economic Forum.
See you in the next issue for more updates on the future of #work.
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7moAn article merely stating facts that are now not new, but a consequence of the organizations making the original problem. Solutions seem to be elusive.
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7moThis looks great in the eyes of those who do not understand the reason for going to work nor the history of the workforce. This trend is a patch work that will backfire on the youths, because the foundation of the reason for going to work was built on sand. The world economic system was built on a foundation of slavery (ignorant slaves & intelligent slaves). It was only a matter of time before it implodes. The education system which fuels that system was built by the same slave masters who taught slaves to read and write so they can serve the masters better. That education system informs students to study hard, so they can get good grades, to get a good job, to take care of their family and pay their bills. Is there any who does not know that this old and outdated formula is just repackaged in a different, more glamorous packaging called PROMOTION! Consider this: Why did they go to work in the first place? Why are they looking for ways to go back into the work place? What should be the real reason for going to work in the first place? What would happen if retirees return to work and leave no place for the next generation? Need help with this? Let me know...
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7moLove this
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7moWork to live or live to work, that isn’t the question! What means to live for a fish, a bird, a tree, an atom in our earth or the n the universe?
Amazing read! Thanks for sharing World Economic Forum