The workplace during the 1980s operated under entirely different conditions than modern workplaces do today. The office space was equipped with fax machines that emitted constant buzzing noises, while secretaries worked with fast electric typewriters. Paper-based work tasks were assigned to specific departments. Many staff members dedicated their professional lives to performing duties that were vital during past years but no longer hold value in modern times. The rapid development of workplace practices demonstrates how quickly technology is transforming work settings and informing modern workers about these changes. The list below examines seven outdated job skills that characterized the workforce of the ’80s and identifies what has replaced them in today’s economy.
