Keep up to date on changes affecting you. Technology is changing the way people work. A shift is occurring as many people want to align their work goals more closely with their lifestyle preferences . Updated education becomes increasingly important as new skills are required in the workplace. Don't wait for your job to get ahead of you.
Job security is a thing of the past.
Employees are more valued for contribution, than for loyalty. Temporary and leased employees are becoming more of a factor in the labor market. Larger firms are losing jobs, smaller ones are adding employees. The shift to self-employment should continue. Multiple job holding is becoming more common.