Major disruption lies ahead across industries globally throughout 2024 driven by technological innovation, sustainability priorities, and changing consumer behaviors. Automation and artificial intelligence will trigger workplace changes while electrification and renewables transform energy, utilities and transport.Manufacturing sees accelerating automation using robotics, 3D printing and the...
The global economy come 2024 is expected to still be impacted by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in the early 2020s. But provided outbreaks can be contained, most forecasts predict steady if unspectacular growth. The IMF projects worldwide GDP expansion of around 3-4% annually...
The way humans work is set to undergo big shifts by 2024’s end driven by accelerating technological change alongside evolving employee demands and rising skills mismatches. Managing talent and change successfully grows ever more decisive for organizational success, putting HR functions firmly in the spotlight. Automating...
Transportation circa 2024 will feature smarter systems, electrification and an all-out push towards autonomy across roads, rails and skies. Countries and companies will invest billions to build infrastructure, vehicles and supply chains to modernize mobility, though headwinds like regulations and cyber security may slow the...
Law firms and legal departments will undergo major tech disruption by 2024 to improve efficiency and meet client expectations. Artificial intelligence and smart contracts will automate routine work while enabling firms to tap into the flexibility of agile, distributed teams. Cybersecurity to support remote work...
Advertising in 2024 will bear little resemblance to the ads of the past thanks to rapid shifts in technology, consumer behavior and regulation. Personalization and performance marketing will dominate as brands grapple with fragmented audiences, rising costs and increased privacy controls. Mastering first-party data, new...
Oil, gas, and petroleum will continue to face uncertainty and volatility in 2024 as the sector embraces new technologies and grapples with climate pressure. While fossil fuels will still dominate the global energy mix, renewables expansion and climate action will strain the oil and gas...
Energy and power could see substantial shifts in 2024 as nations race to address climate change and meet emission reduction targets. Renewable energy will be a top focus – most forecasts expect double-digit growth as solar, wind, hydropower and other renewables become cheaper and more...
The year 2024 is shaping up to bring several major shifts in government priorities and operations. After years of polarization and dysfunction, there seems to be a growing bipartisan consensus around tackling major issues like the economy, climate change, and election reform.One of the leading...
Grocery shopping in 2024 undergoes significant transformations thanks to several prevalent consumer tech and retail trends coming into focus. As innovations reshape behaviors and expectations around everything from ordering to in-store experiences, grocers adapt to meet shifting household needs.The rise of online grocery shopping fuels...
