The folks over at Johnson Controls have put together an interesting report called Smart Workplace 2040: The Rise of the Workspace Consumer, it’s a lengthy 84 page report that explores various scenarios for what the workplace might look like in 2040. It includes made up characters as well as in-depth descriptions for what a “day in the life” of a worker might look like. Predicting anything 5-10 years in the future is tricky enough but 25 years might as well just be a thought experiment. Still, it’s an interesting thing to explore. In the report Johnson Controls clearly state that they are basing their predictions on a few assumptions:
The work environment is spread across a geographical area (i.e. work happens in multiple places)
The city is a playground (fitness, work, leisure, entertainment, etc is accessible within 20 km of the home)
The campus is a place of work
Commuting is not necessary unless face to face communication is required
Collaboration can happen virtually or face to face
Technology is crucial in 2040
Radical working patterns are the norm (i.e. flexible work)
Projects are carried out by a specific team of carefully selected subject matter experts – Source
Working In The Year 2040
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