INTERACTIVE: The Future Of Work


THE workforce of the future will be older and increasingly female but while they will be more educated, they should forget about degrees as the future of work will prioritise adaptability over any diploma, says an expert.

Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia economics, trade and regional integration fellow Calvin Cheng said the key to thriving in the 2040's job market would not be traditional education but by possessing a mix of technical and soft skills that align with market demands and keep pace with evolving technology.

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