Factor Analysis of Future Work Skills of Open University Support Staff

The future of work is rapidly evolving owing to the swift developments in technology and societal changes. While failure to adapt signifies being disrupted, those who do adapt become the disruptors, impacting economies, societies, environments, and education. Traditional work skills may no longer suffice in the current world of work, necessitating the rapid adaptation and development of previously unknown skills. Due to the underdevelopment and debatable methodological framework for the skills necessary to work in the future, the problem of linking future work skills of support staff. This study aimed to conduct a factor analysis to identify the skills necessary to work in the future and survive the onslaught of rapid technological advancements and digital disruption seen over the years.