Mark Protus’s top three predictions for the future of work in 2028. As the main competitive advantage of any business is its people, investment in their ongoing learning and development seems to be the best solution for those who want to succeed. At Fortive , Kaizen , the process of continuous improvement, lies at the heart of everything its employees do — from the factory floor to the boardroom. MORE

The Gen X population (ages 35 to 50 in 2015) is projected to outnumber the baby boomers by 2028. It may not be evident; it might be just beneath the surface. MORE

The Gen X population (ages 35 to 50 in 2015) is projected to outnumber the Boomers by 2028.”. I‘ve partnered with Spherion to provide insight and information from the 2015 Emerging Workforce Study but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. MORE

John Lewis have been looking at existing hints in today’s world which may indicate business changes through to 2028. I’m at the Economist’s Talent Management summit, opened by Edward Carr, Deputy Editor of the Economist representing Zanny Minton Beddoes. Edward suggests that AI and robotics will have a transformational although traumatic and disruptive impact on businesses and talent. The first speaker has been Sir Charlie Mayfield, Chairman of John Lewis and also of UKCES. MORE

In the UK retirement which currently stands at 65 for men and 62 for women in the UK, will rise to 67 for both by 2028. Older workers can and should improve their skills and employers should pay attention. MORE

Three Predictions for the Future of Work in 2028 by Kip Knight. Change happens around us every moment, making the future seem vague and mysterious. But is it that blurry? We shouldn’t forget that the majority of changes are people-driven. We create new technology to facilitate every aspect of our life, we improve medicine which results in increased life expectancy, creating an astonishingly diverse workplace with five generations working together. MORE

The article starts with an email that Eva Smith receives in her mailbox at 7 pm on Friday, October 13th, 2028. Welcome to this brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. MORE

In 2026 or 2028, she will exit college and enter the workforce. Editor’s Note: This is the ninth of 12 essays from the new book, The Rise of HR; Wisdom From 73 Thoughts Leaders. It’s compiled by Dave Ulrich, Bill Schiemann and Libby Sartain, and sponsored by the HR Certification Institute. By Lance J. Richards. I’m going out on a limb to argue that McKinsey might have erred a bit. Very tough to argue against McKinsey research, right?). MORE