Topic Research: The Global Workplace

State Bowl Topic: The Global Workplace

The world today is increasingly interdependent with the advent of interconnectedness. The internet brings individuals living in diverse places together for innovative opportunities in global collaboration. Physical space may no longer define a workplace. Many local and international corporations are able to employ people without them having to step out of their homes or countries. Developed countries outsource jobs to other countries where labor may be cheaper and labor laws less regulated. How might a more global workplace affect local and national economies? Some firms downsize their workforce in favor of automated systems that require less human input. These changes create a pool of workers who, besides being out of work, are often unprepared for other jobs. How might employers develop innovative ways to work globally? Is the growing trend of working globally online benefiting current workplace trends? How might this affect the world economy? What economic or educational changes might better prepare governments, businesses, and workers for a global workplace?

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The Future of the Global Workplace – Forbes Magazine

The Global Workplace of 2030 – Great Place to Work

Features of a Global Workplace – Houston Chronicle

Preparing for the Global Workplace – Video – Ken Bouyer, Terry College of Business (University of Georgia)

Working in the Global Marketplace – Video – Ernst and Young

The Engine of Inclusion and Its Affect on the Global Workplace – Video – Marilyn Johnson, former IBM