INTOO Future World of Work Report 2022

How prepared are UK businesses for the future world of work?

The world of work continues to change at pace. INTOO’s Future World of Work Report 2022 explores how UK organisations and employees are responding to shifting expectations, new technology, skills shortages and changing attitudes to work.

The report revisits INTOO’s 2017 research and looks at how workplace change has developed over five years. Since then, flexible working, technology, political uncertainty, the demand for talent and the focus on diversity and inclusion have all become more prominent.

For employers, this creates an important challenge. How can organisations prepare their people for the future, build the right skills and respond to changing employee expectations while still achieving business goals?

Why the Future World of Work Report 2022 matters

The report highlights the growing pressure on organisations to attract, retain and develop the right talent.

Employee retention, pay and benefits, flexible working, skills shortages and leadership capability are all identified as key factors shaping the workforce. At the same time, many employees are thinking more carefully about career progression, fulfilment and what they need from work.

This means organisations need to act with clarity and purpose. By investing in career development, leadership support and future skills, employers can create a stronger foundation for change.

What the report covers

Inside the Future World of Work Report 2022, you’ll find insight into:

• The workforce challenges expected to affect businesses in the years ahead
• Why employee retention remains a major priority
• How pay, benefits and flexible working influence attraction and retention
• The skills employees need for future success
• Why adaptability, resilience and communication are increasingly important
• The barriers that prevent employees from developing new skills
• How technology, automation and AI may affect future roles
• Why leadership capability and clear communication matter
• The role of career development, employability and outplacement support

The report also explores how organisations can prepare their people for change, support career progression and build a more adaptable workforce.

Preparing people for the future

As work continues to evolve, employees need more than technical skills. They also need confidence, adaptability, resilience and support to manage their careers in a changing environment.

For employers, this means creating a culture where people can learn, develop and understand how their role connects to the future of the organisation.

View or download the report below to explore the findings and consider how your organisation can prepare for the future world of work.

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Our team will be happy to talk through your needs and explore how we can help you support employees, strengthen engagement and prepare your people for the future.