The surprising workforce crisis of 2030 -- and how to start solving it now

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DECEMBER 3, 2014 TODAY’S TED TALK Rainer Strack: The surprising workforce crisis of 2030 -- and how to start solving it now 12:47 minutes · TED@BCG Berlin It sounds counterintuitive, but by 2030, many of the world's largest economies will have more jobs than adult citizens to do those jobs. In this data-filled -- and quite charming -- talk, human resources expert Rainer Strack suggests that countries ought to look across borders for mobile and willing job seekers. But to do that, they need to start by changing the culture in their businesses. Watch now » PLAYLIST OF THE DAY Work smarter This isn't your father's business advice. These talks -- from a philosopher, a general, a cognitive psychologist -- offer unconventional, and uncommonly useful, advice on leading, working, creating and living better. Watch » 16 talks · Total run time 3:40:05