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

SLIDE 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. Chapter 4 2

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Lesson 4.1 Futurecasting Terms trends futurecasting labor force demographics electives STEM workforce trends workplace trends Chapter 4 3

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER 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? Chapter 4 4

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Workforce Trends Workforce trends Workplace trends Age-related changes Ethnicity Families 5 Chapter 4

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Technology’s Domination Technological changes Technology and you 6 Chapter 4

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Trends Affect Careers Predictions U.S. economy Gender of workforce Ethnic diversity of workforce Service occupations Health-related careers Education beyond high school Your planning Trends in employment 7 Chapter 4

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER 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. 8 Chapter 4

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER 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. Chapter 4 9

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Lesson 4.2 Workplace Trends Terms workplace diversity equity discrimination communication style disability reasonable accommodations nontraditional careers lifelong learning virtual learning Chapter 4 10

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Diversity Expectations of a diverse workplace Cultural differences in the workplace Persons with disabilities The age-friendly workplace 11 Chapter 4

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Gender Equity in the Workplace Equal opportunity regardless of gender Nontraditional employment 12 Chapter 4

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Workplace Expectations Workplace trends Teams Skill sets Lifelong learning 13 Chapter 4

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER 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. 14 Chapter 4

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER 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. Chapter 4 15

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Lesson 4.3 Working Differently Terms e-commerce outsourcing offshoring entrepreneur telecommuting job sharing Chapter 4 16

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER The Global Effect Global career opportunities Exporting jobs Outsourcing Offshoring 17 Chapter 4

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER 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. Chapter 4 18

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER 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 optimistic. 19 Chapter 4

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Different Ways of Working Alternative work schedules Telecommuting Flexible work arrangements Part-time workers Job sharing Independent or contract workers Advantages and disadvantages 20 Chapter 4

©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER 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. 21 Chapter 4