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How Deconstructing Jobs Can Change Your Organization

January 29, 2025
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The centrality of traditional “jobs,” or stable tasks bundled into administrative job titles, is waning in modern workplaces. Amid post-pandemic labor shifts, global uncertainties, and rapid technological advancements, organizations are pivoting toward more flexible work structures. This shift is epitomized by “job deconstruction,” a new way of organizing where employees’ skills are dynamically matched with specific tasks or projects rather than through fixed roles.

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