Future of Work: Leading Modern Workplaces

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Total Work Experience

STARTS ON

July 22, 2025

DURATION

6 weeks, online

4-6 hours per week

PROGRAM FEE

US$2,600US$2,314

FOR TEAMS

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Are You Prepared to Lead the Workforce of Tomorrow?

Modern workplaces have been undergoing significant transformations and the pace of change has been accelerated by developments in the new decade. Technological advancements and globalization have caused significant shifts in worldwide labor trends, leading to an increasingly global and mobile workforce. As the labor-technology equilibrium evolves, organizations must keep in line with the change and empower employees to address skills gaps and meaningfully integrate technology in their work lives.

$ 919million

is the projected reach of the global gig economy market, with a forecasted 14.2% registered CAGR between 2024 to 2031.
SOURCE: Market Growth Reports

60%

of HR leaders state that part of their strategy to improve the future of work in 2024 is to develop their management team’s effectiveness
SOURCE: Forbes

Key Takeaways

Wharton’s Future of Work program is designed to provide senior business leaders and HR professionals with a reliable framework to successfully navigate changes in modern workplaces. This program will enable you to:

  • Discover trends at the workplace and in the labor market that you may be overlooking

  • Analyze the eight forces affecting the current state of work and forecast their potential impact on your organization

  • Conceptualize your existing or forthcoming strategies to harness the talents of a global and mobile workforce

  • Consider how to view immigration as a business strategy and not simply as a political topic

  • Identify the pitfalls, challenges, and emerging solutions for putting AI into practice

Program Modules

This program has been designed to provide senior leaders and HR professionals with the necessary understanding of the realities of today’s workplaces. The program addresses the factors that impact the labor market and paints a broad picture of the technological and social changes that are causing the workplace revolution.

The Eight Forces Workbook

This program gives senior leaders and HR professionals the opportunity to examine assumptions, facts, and myths about the future of work. With the help of this workbook, you can analyze the eight major forces that are impacting today's workplaces. It consists of eight worksheets, one for each force. You are encouraged to revisit the workbook every week as you progress through the various modules.

1. Skill gaps and changing labor markets

Evaluate skill gaps in your organization and analyze your actions to address the gaps.

2. Automation

Discuss automation and its impact on jobs.

3. Demographics

Analyze demographic trends in the U.S. and the rest of the world.

4. Employee expectations

Recognize what people seek from work and what motivates them.

5. Workplace

Consider evolving models of work including work-from-home and work-from-anywhere.

6. Employment models

Explore new employment models, including gig work and shamrock organizations.

7. Machine learning and AI

Gain insights into how AI and ML are impacting the current nature of work.

8. AI in Recruitment

Learn how AI can be integrated into recruitment and talent management process.

Program Experience

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INDUSTRY EXAMPLES

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ASSIGNMENTS

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POLLS

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REFLECTIONS

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Future of Work: Leading Modern Workplaces

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Wharton School.

Note: After successful completion of the online program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School.

This online certificate program does not grant academic credit or a degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Financing Options

Early Registration Benefit
Save 11%

US$2,600

US$2,314

Enroll before June 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM and get upto 11% tuition assistance.

Payment Plans
Pay in 3 installments

First Payment Of

US$896

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Invite a Colleague
Amplify your impact

Receive US$250

For each referral when you invite colleagues to the program.

For Organizations
Team-Based Learning

  • Upskill with a program from a top university

  • Leverage cohort-based learning, for high completion rates

Will Your Employer Sponsor Your Learning?

Many organizations have historically sponsored their employees for our executive education programs. Please check with your employer if they can cover your fee. We can assist you with the necessary documentation and support.

  • Preparing Your Pitch

    If you require company approval, we offer a customizable email template that you can use to show how the program will contribute to your growth.

  • Invoice Requirements

    An invoice will be issued to you after payment. If you require any customization, our advisory team can assist you.

  • Part/Full Sponsorship

    Our advisors are here to support you throughout the reimbursement process, whether your company covers the fee fully or partially.

  • Additional Questions

    Should your employer require specific information to approve your reimbursement, our advisory team is well-equipped to help you.

FAQs

Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Academic Advisors or call us at +1 680 205 5118 (US) / +44 185 845 9995 (UK) / +65 3135 1422 (SG)

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

Starts On July 22, 2025