Concurrents: 5 Reasons Togetherness Will Rule the Workplace in 2017

by Luis De Souza In 2017, it’s unlikely, or against the odds, for the Chicago Cubs to win the World Series a second year in a row, especially after a 100 year hiatus. And I’m also not betting on Elvis impersonators disappearing from the Las Vegas strip anytime soon. But the most unlikely things have been happening since 2016, so I’d better add “probably” to both of those statements… In the world of workspace predictions, though, I’m thankfully on more certain ground. I’ve identified five important trends that will make a lasting impact on workplaces over the next 12 months – and could see us celebrating togetherness like never before. The growth of the blended workforce. Forbes estimates that 40% of workers will be freelancers in a few years time, working hand-in-hand with full time and part time staff. “With many freelancers working at remote offices, the ability to manage …