Returning in my memories back to 1995, I can hardly remember any of my acquaintances who would not ask "what do you say you are doing?" after my mentioning my first job in the recruitment field for a world leader in the recruitment industry. I believe almost no one knew what recruitment was about at that time in Russia, moreover, I would not make a big historical mistake if I say recruitment practically did not exist yet in this country.

The pace of business change over the past decade has been breathtaking. Firms have embraced the Internet for both commerce and communication. Globalization, increasing economic interdependence between nations and a financial crisis have forced management to act — and workers to adapt — quickly. Considering the speed of change over the last 10 years, what will the typical company look like in the future? And what can corporate leaders do to prepare the work force for change?