Telecommuting represent the fastest growing segments of the work force. Careers in technology will continue to be bright. Most of the wealth is owned by a small elite. Those full-timers or insiders will become the new minority. Less than half the work force in the industrial world will be holding conventional full-time jobs in organizations by the beginning of the 21st century.
Size is no longer a guarantee of future success.
There will be a dramatic increase in the proportion of senior citizens over 75. The first practical industrial robot was introduced during the 1960's. By 1982 there were approximately 32,000 robots being used in the United States. Most occupations with the largest job growth are low-paying service positions. The United States economy continues shifting more towards knowledge work.