What Will Work Hours Be Like in the Future? Striking Predictions

Futurist Gerd Leonhard made exciting predictions about profound changes in the business world in the next 10 to 20 years. He pointed out that with the rapid advancement of technology, traditional working hours would shorten, stating that people could earn the same income by working just 3-4 hours a day.

Leonhard emphasized that as machines take over a significant portion of the workforce, a new way of working would emerge that allows individuals to work more efficiently and for less time. This situation will lead to significant changes in both professional and personal life, prompting individuals to reconsider their work-life balance.

The Turkey e-Commerce Week event, which is ongoing at the Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar Convention Center with the support of the Ministry of Commerce, the Electronic Commerce Operators Association (ETID), and the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB) Turkey e-Commerce Council, offers important insights to participants under the theme of "Future-Commerce." One of the key topics at this event focused on the transformation created by technological advancements in the business world and how this transformation will affect future working styles.

Gerd Leonhard stated that the scenario he envisioned for the future of the workforce could offer significant opportunities for both productivity and quality of life. At this point, individuals are expected to gain more flexibility in their working lives, allowing them to dedicate more time to personal projects and social activities.

All these developments will also change the challenges employees face in the workplace and the management approaches of employers. In the future, organizations will need to adopt more innovative approaches to enhance employee job satisfaction and motivate them. As a result, the evolution of the business world has the potential to disrupt individual lifestyles and economic balances.