The future of work is so uncertain that perhaps the only possible job security exists for the person who can credibly claim to be an expert on the future of work.
Nevertheless, there are two trends purported experts are reasonably certain about: (1) continued growth in the number of jobs requiring substantive and sustained interaction with technology; and (2) continued rapid expansion of the gig economy.
This first future of work trend is evident today in America’s skills gap, with 7 million unfilled jobs — many mid- or high-skill positions requiring a range of digital and technology capabilities.