The term "changing workplace" has been around since the mid-1980s.  It refers to how work is performed, supervised and managed.  These changes can result from new technology or company restructuring.

As companies continue to reshape themselves amidst fast-paced change and global competition, they are also redefining what it means to hold a job.  

The world of work is more flexible and more chaotic than ever before. Individuals who take responsibility for their own job security ensure their continued employability.  These individuals will survive this transformation.

The importance of data also reflects the trend toward a more skilled workforce.  More than ever before, jobs require reading, mathematics and communications skills.  Companies are demanding that workers have more than just the hard technical skills to perform a job.  You need a new dimension of personal skills or soft skills.

Despite the ever-increasing amount of information in the world, no one can accurately predict the future.  We do not know for sure which skills will be most in demand 5—10 years from now, or the types of jobs that will exist then.  For that reason, a good education does not guarantee a bright future.  However, the lack of skills and a good education definitely leads to missed opportunities.  Lifetime learning and the development of "soft" personal skills will ensure that people are ready for every challenge.