randstad-2025年职场展望报告：“拥抱后数字时代的破坏性”（英文版）-20161116-59页_8mb

Randstad Workplace 2025 Report Summary

Core Content

The Randstad Workplace 2025 Report titled "Embracing Disruption in a Post-Digital Age" explores the evolving nature of work and the increasing importance of the agile workforce model. It highlights how the workplace is shifting from traditional, permanent employment to a more flexible, hybrid model that includes temporary, contract, consultant, and freelance workers. The report outlines the impact of digital transformation, new technologies, and changing employee expectations on the future of work.

Main Trends Shaping the Future of Work

• Behaviors shaped by social media are entering the enterprise, influencing how people interact and collaborate.
• New collaborative technologies are revolutionizing the way work is conducted.
• The shift to "the cloud" is making technologies more interconnected and integrated into daily operations.
• Globalization is impacting every aspect of business and work.
• Mobility and the ability to "connect to work" are becoming essential.
• Millennials are becoming the majority workforce, driving a demand for more flexible work arrangements.

Key Findings from Agile Workers

• 46% of workers choose agile work for flexibility and control over their careers.
• 28% of workers say agile work is their only option.
• 18% say it is their only way to work at a company.
• 9% say it is due to a position change.
• 38% of agile workers feel more secure than permanent employees.
• 44% of contingent workers plan to work as such for the next 6 months to 3 years in 2016.
• 46% of agile workers plan to work as such for the foreseeable future or until they retire.

Employer Perspectives on Agile Model

• 76% of companies currently use some form of agile worker.
• 84% of IT organizations use agile workers.
• On average, 30% of a company’s workforce is made up of agile workers.
• 34% of IT organizations' workforce is agile.
• 53% of employers say their use of agile workers has increased over the past few years.
• 69% of employers expect 69% of their workforce to be agile by 2025.
• 74% of employees agree there will be more agile employees than permanent ones by 2025.
• 81% of employees agree they will be more open to agile employment by 2025.

Benefits of Agile Workforce Model

• Enables companies to respond to changing customer demands.
• Allows access to a wider range of specialized talent.
• Provides a broader talent pool, including local, global, and remote workers.
• Helps in leveraging specialized talent not otherwise available.
• Enables ROI-focused resource allocation.

Challenges and Needs

• Many organizations struggle with compliance and legal issues.
• Only 33% of workers believe their employers integrate agile workers well with full-time employees.
• 91% of employers say they will need to better leverage data and analytics to manage the mix of traditional and agile staffing.
• 64% of companies struggle to engage agile workers due to compliance and regulatory barriers.
• 94% of workers agree that collaboration will be key in managing a remote or virtual workforce.

Workforce of the Post-Digital Era

• By 2025, the majority of the workforce will be agile.
• 66% of employers and employees agree that the majority will be virtual.
• 78% of companies and 85% of workers agree that at least a quarter of the workforce will be remote or virtual.

Future Workplace Strategies

• Maximize remote/virtual workforce.
• Leverage emerging technologies to engage agile workers.
• Shape collaboration and engagement between traditional and agile talent.
• Align C-Suite and HR on the future role of agile employees.
• Adapt recruitment and hiring strategies to the new agile workplace.

Employee Commitment and Flexibility

• 76% of workers are just as committed to an employer when working as agile workers.
• 85% of workers believe that employment type is less important than skills and results.
• Younger generations (Gen Z and Gen Y) are more likely to consider agile work, with 78% of Gen Z workers showing interest in non-traditional employment.

Summary of Employee and Employer Agreements

• 75% of C-suite leadership completely or strongly agree that the majority of the workforce will be employed in non-traditional arrangements.
• 69% of HR leadership agree.
• 62% of HR managers agree.
• 52% of C-suite leadership agree that their organizations will be more committed to an agile workforce.
• 42% of HR leadership agree.
• 37% of HR managers agree.

Conclusion

The agile workforce model is becoming the norm, driven by technological advancements, changing employee expectations, and the need for flexibility. Employers must adapt their strategies, improve collaboration, and better utilize data and HR technology to effectively manage and integrate agile workers. The report emphasizes the importance of preparing for this shift to remain competitive in the post-digital era.