The past, present and future of work, ETHRWorld

Worker identity is often defined on the basis of a job (for instance, supervisor, or manager) or the organization of the worker (in IT or retail). As HR Managers, we are typically restricted to the 1960s definition of Collar workers as an identity trait, i.e., blue-collar or white-collar. However, in the evolving world of Gig Economy and changing work trends, it is high time to (re)visit and understand the new identities growing beyond the confounds that define inclusiveness and acceptance among all stakeholders.Approximately one-fourth of the world’s incremental workforce over the next decade will come from India. With a median age of around 29, this is a chance to benefit from a demographic dividend. However, out of the existing workforce of 524 million people, approximately 85 percent are in the “unorganized sector”.

According to the Society for Human Resource Management, the global HR consulting market is valued at $60 billion and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7 percent between 2021 and 2028. Organizational development and Talent management are the largest service segments in the HR consulting market. Among other things, functional knowledge is an essential requirement for a consultant. However, being a part of the changing work and employment…