{"id":5044,"date":"2017-11-09T15:05:06","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T12:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=5044"},"modified":"2021-11-11T19:01:02","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T17:01:02","slug":"changing-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/changing-workplace","title":{"rendered":"How The World Of Work Changed Over Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The workplace is changing fast, and not just because of automation and the introduction of new technologies. Some 20 years or so before, no one would dream of wearing a pair of jeans to work, but now, that is almost the norm. You probably grew up hearing tales of the stringent nature of the world of work and as you enter or grow in your career, most of the traditional rules no longer apply. New technologies and have changed how people work and collaborate on duties and this has had an impact on the lives of individuals, and more is yet to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ways in which the world of work has shifted right before your eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0b1ce1e7505\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0b1ce1e7505\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/changing-workplace\/#Rise_of_the_Gig_Economy_or_Freelancing\" >Rise of the Gig Economy or Freelancing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/changing-workplace\/#_Flexibility_is_Taking_Root\" >\u00a0Flexibility is Taking Root<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/changing-workplace\/#_3_Personal_Branding_is_the_In_Thing\" >\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03.\u00a0Personal Branding is the In Thing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/changing-workplace\/#_Changing_Jobs_is_the_New_Normal\" >\u00a0Changing Jobs is the New Normal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/changing-workplace\/#_The_Side_Hustle_is_Now_Legitimate\" >\u00a0The Side Hustle is Now Legitimate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/changing-workplace\/#New_Jobs_are_Emerging_Every_Day\" >New Jobs are Emerging Every Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/changing-workplace\/#_7_Work-Life_Balance_is_Now_Critical\" >\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a07.\u00a0Work-Life Balance is Now Critical<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rise_of_the_Gig_Economy_or_Freelancing\"><\/span>Rise of the Gig Economy or Freelancing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rise_of_the_Gig_Economy_or_Freelancing.png\" alt=\"Gig economy\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rise_of_the_Gig_Economy_or_Freelancing.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rise_of_the_Gig_Economy_or_Freelancing-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Rise_of_the_Gig_Economy_or_Freelancing-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of technology\u2019s biggest blessings has been the creation of more possibilities, which have resulted in more opportunities. The changing nature of technology has come with so many job opportunities, which would have never been dreamed of before. As a result, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freelancing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is now on the rise, as people with the right skills start their own small consulting gigs or take up such gigs along their full-time jobs. You no longer have to hold an 8 to 5 job in order for you to earn a decent living or even open up a shop for you to be working. With the gig economy, there are many opportunities online for you to explore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, outsourcing is now becoming a mainstream in many businesses, especially small businesses, as they seek to contract specialists for short-term jobs which are not core to the operations of the businesses. Many companies are cutting costs by reducing the number of employees working for the full time and this has created numerous opportunities for specialists working as freelancers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Flexibility_is_Taking_Root\"><\/span>\u00a0Flexibility is Taking Root<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Flexibility_is_Taking_Root-1.png\" alt=\"Flexible working schedules\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Flexibility_is_Taking_Root-1.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Flexibility_is_Taking_Root-1-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Flexibility_is_Taking_Root-1-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an increased penetration of technology, it is now possible to work from anywhere and at any timeThe routine 8 to 5 working schedule at a given location is being replaced as more people are increasingly finding it possible to deliver on their duties from any location and at any time. Additionally, millennials are increasingly open to the idea of working from any city or country which has made remote-working a reality in the modern world of work. Additionally, as globalization becomes a reality, people working from different locations are now collaborating on projects, resulting in the need for flexibility in working schedules. Geographical boundaries are increasingly being broken and this calls for a little adjustment to work as has always been known.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_Personal_Branding_is_the_In_Thing\"><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03.\u00a0Personal Branding is the In Thing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Personal_Branding_is_the_New_Thing.png\" alt=\"Personal brand\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Personal_Branding_is_the_New_Thing.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Personal_Branding_is_the_New_Thing-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Personal_Branding_is_the_New_Thing-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional intelligence, networking and now <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal branding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all the secret ingredients to get you to the top now. All you need to do is to clearly understand what you are good at then <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/personal-branding-statement\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">craft an effective statement <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">around this and sell your skills to the world. Personal branding gives you an identity that is independent of your employer and this speaks more about your capabilities than the environment in which you work. As the world becomes more interested in skills, personal branding will be at the heart of your success.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Changing_Jobs_is_the_New_Normal\"><\/span>\u00a0Changing Jobs is the New Normal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once upon a time, people would stick with one employer for a lifetime or for as many years as possible. Growth was internal and moving jobs was almost unheard of. In those days, job security was also a part of the world of work. However, job security is no longer common and many people would rather jump ship to seek growth opportunities. Besides, everyone is more inclined towards new challenges in today\u2019s world and this has caused many people to change jobs as a way of staying skilled and gaining new experiences. In some instances, the kind of perks offered by employers determines whether employees will stay around for long or whether they will just at the next available opportunity. More employes are now looking for their own interests as well, as opposed to the interests of their employers only.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_The_Side_Hustle_is_Now_Legitimate\"><\/span>\u00a0The Side Hustle is Now Legitimate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/The_Side_Hustle_is_Now_Legitimate.png\" alt=\"Side hustle\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/The_Side_Hustle_is_Now_Legitimate.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/The_Side_Hustle_is_Now_Legitimate-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/The_Side_Hustle_is_Now_Legitimate-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the changing nature of job security and decreasing salaries, more people are venturing into <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side hustles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a safety net or to supplement their incomes. It is no longer to meet someone who is an accountant by day and Dj by night or a marketer who also sells clothes on the side. Gone are the days of people holding one job all their lives and depending on one source of income for a lifetime. The changing world of work is inculcating a sense of survival on modern-day employees and the side hustle is now a legitimate activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Jobs_are_Emerging_Every_Day\"><\/span>New Jobs are Emerging Every Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/New_Jobs_are_Emerging_Every_Day.png\" alt=\"Emerging Jobs\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/New_Jobs_are_Emerging_Every_Day.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/New_Jobs_are_Emerging_Every_Day-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/New_Jobs_are_Emerging_Every_Day-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably wanted to be a doctor, teacher, lawyer, nurse, or any other mainstream job as you grew up. Well, those are great careers to venture into. However, technology landed with a whole new set of jobs and they are streaming in with every new technology on the scene. You can now be a blogger, digital marketer, software developer, or any other thing that has landed on the shore, thanks to technology. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerging jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are now creating opportunities for more people and you should widen your horizon, as long as you have the right skills and derive pleasure from learning something new all the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_7_Work-Life_Balance_is_Now_Critical\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>\u00a0 \u00a07<\/b>.\u00a0Work-Life Balance is Now Critical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5053\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Work-Life_Balance_is_Now_Critical.png\" alt=\"Work-life balance\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Work-Life_Balance_is_Now_Critical.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Work-Life_Balance_is_Now_Critical-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Work-Life_Balance_is_Now_Critical-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s world of work, people want to be able to have a holistic life and this means balancing their life and their work. They no longer want a clear distinction which may affect either aspect of their lives. As a result, people are now seeking those opportunities which allow them to enjoy the best of both worlds. More employers are also providing opportunities for employees to have a healthy work-life balance as an incentive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bottom Line<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world of work is changing quickly and everyone has to keep up. Technology has changed how people interact at work and how things function.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The workplace is changing fast, and not just because of automation and the introduction of new technologies. Some 20 years or so before, no one would dream of wearing a pair of jeans to work, but now, that is almost the norm. 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