Get Ready for the Workplace of 2030!

It's no secret that the future of work is changing!

The glass ceiling remains a stark reality for diverse women impacting on mental health and wellbeing, as well as increasing feelings of loneliness.

It's important to understand the challenges that will arise, develop the skills needed to tackle them and create strategies for adapting to the ever-changing landscape of the workplace of 2030.

I believe the key to success in the future of work is to have the right mindset, a roadmap to success and plenty of therapy!

Despite, the focus on mental health & wellbeing through the pandemic and the best efforts to increase awareness in diversity & inclusion.

I recently read a report outlining the priorities for UK Company Directors. Unfortunately, DEI & wellbeing certainly didn't even make it into the Top 10 shortlist.

A stark reality check, I know!

Challenges of the Future Workplace

The future of work will bring a number of challenges to everyone, but for diverse women already experiencing a higher rate of loneliness, burnout and exhaustion.

It's essential to understand how technology and automation will impact your job and your mental health!

As technology advances, more and more tasks will be automated, which means fewer jobs for humans. This will lead to increased unemployment and a widening gap between the haves and the have-nots.

The pandemic has already highlighted the disparities across marginalised communities and we understand some of the existing bias in technology due to inherently racist data that automated programmes get trained on.

For example, racial digital profiling is currently used for targeted ads with at least 80% accuracy on social media platforms, to understand race and sexual preferences by the music people are listening to. Imagine, what this can lead to beyond product advertising?

As AI and automation take over more tasks, workers will need to be more agile and flexible in their approach.

Diverse women, you probably already have an advantage on this one!!!

Navigating race & gender bias has equipped you already with the skills to be agile and flexible, never mind all the independent, superwoman tactics required for thriving!!

BTW, it is not all doom and gloom. At the same time the skills needed to stay competitive will make anyone that is a specialist in high demand.

Good news and an opportunity to specialise in your career NOW!

Preparing for the Workplace of 2030

Diverse women if you think skills and expertise alone will get you promoted; it won’t!

It doesn't work now and it won't in 2030.

Staying relevant will be valuable in the future of work. But, creating your roadmap to success and taking the necessary steps to stay ahead of the curve, without sacrificing your mental health will become even more valuable!

5 Resources to Help You Prepare for the Future of Work

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the future of work. Here are some of the most helpful:

• Online Learning Platforms: There are a number of online learning platforms that offer courses, tutorials, and webinars to help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in your industry.
• Job Boards: Job boards are a great way to explore career-focused training opportunities and stay up-to-date with new job postings. This is one of the great ways to use LinkedIn. You can post hiring and the role you are looking for in Hashtags to see what comes up. What roles are trending? Do you have the relevant skills and experience to apply? If not, what gaps do you need to start to work on?
• Professional Organisations: Professional organisations are a great resource for networking and staying abreast of new trends and developments in your industry. Some paid memberships are essential as part of the regulatory framework or membership body that hold your professional registrations.
• Mentorship or Coaching Programmes: Mentorship and coaching are a great way to gain insights or advice from experienced professionals, as well as build a rock solid mindset. It is also a great opportunity to build your network and surround yourself with like-minded people. Try to find a mentor who will advocate for you, in rooms you do not yet have access to, or at coach who looks like you. There is huge value in having cheerleaders, especially when your voice continues to be muffled, stifled and silenced.?
• Industry Conferences: Industry conferences are a great way to stay up-to-date with developments in the field, as well as network with other professionals in your field. If you work in an organisation that doesn't exhibit in a trade or industry conference encourage them to do so. If you have a side hustle perhaps you should considering exhibiting or being a speaker!

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