Adaptations and innovations in our physical and cultural work environments have been increasing at an almost exponential rate. Over the last 100 years, we have advanced from the majority of the workforce having singular task based functions to a more diverse multi-tasking platform. Not only has this increased the skillset of today’s worker, it also invigorated the work environment.
Change as a Constant
In this time, even though automation and technology have phased out certain types of jobs, technology has provided new types of jobs to replace those it has displaced. Service-based jobs have increased dramatically while goods-producing jobs have been declining steadily. Living standards, life expectancy, education, healthcare, and incomes have been on the rise for many.
In a symbiotic relationship, businesses have developed their own internal practices and corporate cultures in an attempt to create mutually beneficial partnerships with their employees. There are certainly more changes to come, which run substantially deeper that the recent social distancing restriction of Covid-19. As the pace of technology and globalization continues ever upward, so must healthy workplace practices and philosophies.