Lesson 4.1Futurecasting Lesson 4.2Workplace Trends Lesson 4.3Working Differently 4 CHAPTER Looking into the Future ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved

Lesson 4.1 Futurecasting

Lesson 4.2 Workplace Trends

Lesson 4.3 Working Differently

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Looking into the Future

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

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Investigating Your CAREER

Lesson 4.1

Futurecasting Goals

Examine the demographics of the U.S. labor force. Identify how technology is most important for

careers of the future.Describe how trends can affect future careers.

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Lesson 4.1

Futurecasting Terms

trends futurecasting labor forcedemographicselectivesSTEMworkforce trendsworkplace trends

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Information Is Everywhere What information is important for your future?

Trend Futurecasting

Recognizing career trends may help you answer these questions? Will the career you choose exist when you begin

working? Will there be a need for your career throughout your

employment future? How might your career field change in the next 10 or

20 years?

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Workforce Trends

Workforce trends Workplace trends Age-related changes Ethnicity Families

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Technology’s Domination

Technological changes Technology and you

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Trends Affect Careers

PredictionsU.S. economyGender of workforceEthnic diversity of workforceService occupationsHealth-related careersEducation beyond high school

Your planning Trends in employment

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4.1 Futurecasting

SUMMARY Demographics can help predict the trends that affect future

careers and lifestyle. Knowledge of technology is vital for the technological changes

affecting careers in the future. By using various sources to research trends, one can make

predictions about the future workforce to plan for a career that will be there when education and training is finished.

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Lesson 4.2

Workplace Trends Goals

Examine characteristics of several types of demographics.

Describe the various types of workforce diversity and their effects on the workplace.

Explain how workplace and workforce trends are changing the way people work.

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Lesson 4.2

Workplace Trends Terms

workplace diversity equity discrimination communication style disability reasonable accommodations nontraditional careers lifelong learning virtual learning

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Diversity

Expectations of a diverse workplace Cultural differences in the workplace Persons with disabilities The age-friendly workplace

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Gender Equity in the Workplace

Equal opportunity regardless of gender Nontraditional employment

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Workplace Expectations

Workplace trendsTeamsSkill sets

Lifelong learning

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4.2 Workplace Trends

SUMMARY Workplace diversity is respecting others’ differences,

especially with regard to culture, disabilities, and age. Gender equity in the workplace provides both men and

women with equal opportunities, including both traditional and nontraditional careers.

Education is key for careers now and in the future. Having skill sets that transfer among careers will help with continuous employment, as will lifelong learning.

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Lesson 4.3

Working Differently Goals

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of global careers.

Describe entrepreneurship and the characteristics needed for owning a business.

Discuss how workforce trends are changing the ways people work.

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Lesson 4.3

Working Differently Terms

e-commerceoutsourcingoffshoringentrepreneur telecommuting job sharing

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The Global Effect

Global career opportunities Exporting jobs

OutsourcingOffshoring

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Entrepreneurship

An entrepreneur is a a person who creates a business.

Starting your own business is a way to combine your passions, skills, and values into a career that you control.

Being an entrepreneur is not a career choice.You choose your career. Then you set the goal of starting your own

business as part of your career plan.

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Traits of a Successful Entrepreneurship

You believe in your business. You are motivated to set goals and create the

steps to reach them. You have a support system. You have good organizational skills. You see problems as challenges and are willing

to develop alternative solutions. You are enthusiastic, persistent, and

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Different Ways of Working

Alternative work schedules Telecommuting Flexible work arrangements

Part-time workers Job sharing Independent or contract workersAdvantages and disadvantages

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4.3 Working Differently

SUMMARY Knowing which careers could possibly be outsourced and

offshored will help prevent possible unemployment problems. However, working globally can provide career options and opportunities.

Owning one’s own business is a dream for many people—a dream that can become a reality if one realizes the pluses and pitfalls.

Flexibility in work schedules and locations is a trend that will make an impact on future careers and lifestyle.

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