The Visions of Britain 2020 report, compiled by the Future Foundation and Friends Provident, pointed out that elite employees tend to have characteristics such as self motivation, a thirst for knowledge and flexibility.
According to the research, workers of this type will become more valued by companies in the next ten years as their skills are typically in short supply, and expect to achieve improved salaries, benefits and job satisfaction.
Trevor Matthews, chief executive of Friends Provident, said: 'A new breed of elite worker is … beginning to emerge, who by 2020 will carry more power than ever before. The statement 'our people are our greatest asset' will take on a new meaning for employers in 2020.'
In addition, the report showed that 78 per cent of elite employees would consider retraining to change their career.
Last week, Steve Huxham, chairman of the Recruitment Society, said that people should be flexible when looking for a new IT job, as the current economic climate could make it difficult for them to find the exact position they want.
According to the research, workers of this type will become more valued by companies in the next ten years as their skills are typically in short supply, and expect to achieve improved salaries, benefits and job satisfaction.
Trevor Matthews, chief executive of Friends Provident, said: 'A new breed of elite worker is … beginning to emerge, who by 2020 will carry more power than ever before. The statement 'our people are our greatest asset' will take on a new meaning for employers in 2020.'
In addition, the report showed that 78 per cent of elite employees would consider retraining to change their career.
Last week, Steve Huxham, chairman of the Recruitment Society, said that people should be flexible when looking for a new IT job, as the current economic climate could make it difficult for them to find the exact position they want.
