This is the mindset used for job-hunting, or starting a new role or project; it unites people around a common goal and makes a positive impact on businesses and society.

More than half of US employees say they would be willing to take a pay cut to work at a company that shares its values. Source: Qualtrics

As flexibility and remote working proliferate, workers will need new spaces – physical, digital and phygital – in which to convene and collaborate. Reconfigured, human-centric, community-building spaces will be vital.

‘Leaders that will thrive in this future will be ones who can facilitate courageous conversations, even dissent’
Gustavo Razzetti, workplace consultant, and author of Remote, Not Distant

In a future of polywork and professional power-flexing, life-long learning is a non-negotiable part of working life. Technology and flexibility offer opportunities to upskill with speed and agility.

Almost one third (29%) of Gen Z and Millennials choose employers based on learning and development opportunities. Source: Deloitte

This is a state of sustained focus, which results in a flow of creative work. It is where clarity reigns, and problems and solutions merge into quality output. The question is: how do we attain this deep work ability in a world of constant distractions?

65% of creative people need quiet to do their best work. Source: WeTransfer

Quality downtime is vital to overall productivity and wellbeing. Workers need opportunities – both in and out of the workplace – to reboot their internal systems and reclaim their creativity. Brands including McDonald’s, Nestlé and GE have all announced the introduction of mass coaching.

The global corporate wellness market is expected to reach £75.8bn ($93.4bn, €85.2bn) by 2028. Source: Grand View Research