GLBO 2021 insights: Future of work

Trends and disruptive forces that will continue to shape the future of work in 2021 and beyond.

16 November 2021

Publication

Future of work

The world is changing rapidly. Pandemics, digital adoption, and environmental change are all shaping the future of work. Check out key quotes, takeaways and listen to our future of work sessions from the recent Global legal and business outlook 2021 to find out more.

Mandy Rutter, Independent Consultant, Trainer and Psychologist

"Whilst perfection may look beautiful, creativity, thoughtfulness, and ingenuity come out of imperfection which can help us shift and change."

Group General Counsel: Chief of Staff and Special Counsel, UBS

"Your why gives clarity, meaning, gives alignment--everything can radiate out from your why.”

Key takeaways

  1. Stress: Employees are feeling stressed, and a third of employees are reporting symptoms of exhaustion and burnout. Negotiate workloads and objectives sensitively to avoid perpetuating a burnout culture.

  2. Social mobility: Whilst the pandemic has exacerbated socio-economic inequalities in employment, it has also provided the opportunity to reach groups of people who may have been excluded from professional jobs as a result of their geographical location. The connection between place and opportunity has been loosened. Find out what we're doing to support people and businesses in our communities.

  3. Back to the office: Be open-minded and prepared to listen to your employees as they begin to return to the workplace. Each person will have had a different journey to navigate through this last 18 months.

Stephanie Boyce, President of the Law Society of England and Wales

"My ambition is to leave the profession more diverse and inclusive than when I entered it.”

This document (and any information accessed through links in this document) is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Professional legal advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from any action as a result of the contents of this document.