Many more people people will work for small dynamic companies, which can react quickly to changes in the market. Other people will give up working for a boss and become self-employed. All this means that companies will require people who are flexible and resposible.

(5) They will also need people who can work co-operatively and get on well in a team. Good communication skills will be essential. According to Dr. Laurence Lyons of the Future Work Forum, women will initially have an advantage in this area. James Traeger, of the training agency Menswork, explains that many men will have to be retrained "It's not about making men more like women, but helping men to communicate as well." We are undoubtedly moving towards a global economy. English will probably remain the international business language, so learning Russian or Chinese is not a priority