The changing world of professions and professional workers (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the transformative effects of globalization, deregulation, and changing consumer attitudes on professional workers, highlighting a decline in their power and status. It explores emerging professions, particularly in human resources, and details individual trajectories into professional classes, emphasizing the role of social institutions such as churches and trade unions. Additionally, the paper examines project management's professionalization in the construction industry, addressing the impacts of fast-paced work environments on professionals' careers and well-being.