What happened in Round 2 of the #FutureofWork national discussion on ? /newsrooms correspondent Hilary Doyle spoke to Sean Stanleigh, Product Manager of Report on Small Business at The Globe and Mail, about the opportunities these technologies can bring for SMBs and entrepreneurs. Find out what others had to say here:
What is the Future of Work National Discussion?
Fifteen years ago, could you have believed that in 2014 your phone would have more computing power than the U.S. government had in 1969? Do you now take for granted that you can run your business from something that fits in your pocket? Technology has disrupted every aspect of our lives – and we’re only at the beginning of this revolution.
As progress continues, some say we’ll soon be shuttled to work in self-driving cars while others believe we will all work remotely thanks to virtual reality and the Internet. With so many incredible technologies being developed – 3D printing, Oculus Rift – there’s no denying work and life will change again and again. But what technology or idea will have the greatest impact on the future of work?
To find out, we’ve picked four big trends affecting work and business: The Internet of Things, The Collaborative Economy, Virtual Reality and Workforce Disruption.
