Human Age Series The macroeconomic forces ManpowerGroup identified a decade ago — shifting demographics, greater individual choice, client sophistication and technological revolution — and their structural impacts are evident as they predicted. This confluence of digitization, machine learning, aging and shifting populations, polarization, consumerization and alternative ways of working means business models are being transformed.

The first phase of this transformation manifested itself in faster speed to market and new models competing with traditional businesses. Agility and performance were critical. As the business landscape continues to change we have entered a second phase. Technology is transforming the need for physical infrastructure and assets, enabling organizations to create value through capture, analysis and exchange of vast amounts of data. And, we are seeing the emergence of a Skills Revolution — where finding the right balance of technology, talent and human connection will be what enables both people and businesses to succeed. Individuals with in-demand skills will continue to call the shots on how and where they work, while those without will be at greater risk of being left behind.