At Consensys, we believe that the world of work is undergoing a radical transformation. Several historical and world-changing trends have emerged over the past few years: the rise of remote work, asynchronous communication, AI facilitating real-time leveling up and mentoring, changing generational preferences for professional rewards and benefits, and the rise of decentralized protocols. These trends will create a future that is different and unfamiliar, but also one that is exciting, empowering, and has the potential to make the way we work better.

As we traverse this radical and new terrain, it is clear that the impact on humanity and our modes of interaction will significantly change. We are moving to a trust layer in our digital interactions, marking the age of communities where collaboration and shared values become the cornerstone of our connections. This evolution has already begun and is reshaping the very fabric of work, transforming how we engage, connect, innovate, and create value in an increasingly interconnected world.

So, what does this mean for the work? For the people who work? What impact does this shift have on organizational structures, company culture, employee engagement, and productivity? How do we prepare?

Consensys is excited to share the unique insights and findings from our Future of Work Handbook, developed to answer these pressing questions. 

In this handbook, we’ll take you on a journey through this future of work—a future that champions autonomy, choice, consent, and trust. A future that empowers individuals to engage in work they love, and work that aligns with their interests and skills. Employers will see productivity naturally increase, leading to innovation, speed, and higher-quality outcomes, as well as employees finding ownership, pride, and purpose.

The handbook breaks down our vision of the future of work into four distinct pillars of change:

  • Company culture

  • Total rewards and incentives

  • Artificial intelligence

  • Decentralized work models

If you’re someone who cares about the future of work—a hiring manager, a business owner, a CEO, an employee, or a student about to enter the workforce—then this handbook is for you. We hope it helps you to navigate the paradigm shift that is underway, and to thrive in this changing world of work.

Explore the Future of Work Handbook in full here.