Also those who remain in the same profession will see their work changing, both when it comes to content and ways of working.
Work also demands strong commitment and flexibility when it comes to work hours.
People are also more likely to move in order to get work and the work they find is more often project work or short-term employment. Self-employment is also becoming more popular, with an increase in small and medium size companies. The work is usually teamwork or networking, bringing more focus on social and interaction skills. Skills valued in today's working life are initiative, entrepreneurship, teamwork skills, self-evaluation skills and what might be called emotional intelligence. It is also important to be multi-skilled, have the ability successfully manage change and tolerate uncertainty.