Abrupt Future. The Future of Work Happened Faster Than we Thought.

Sebastian Krakowski is an Assistant Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics (House of Innovation) and a Digital Fellow at the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.In this enlightening discussion between Benoit Hardy-Vallee and Sebastian Krakowski, the conversation delves into the role of AI in addressing information overload and flawed reasoning. Krakowski shares insights from his research on how AI thrives in data-rich environments with repetitive tasks. Furthermore, the dialogue considers the ethical implications of AI. Krakowski emphasizes that no AI or data is truly unbiased, and calls for a careful evaluation of goal setting, an often overlooked yet vital aspect of deploying AI systems. He advocates for explicit discussions within organizations to determine the optimal application of AI, taking into account different goals and values.https://www.hhs.se/en/persons/k/krakowski-sebastian/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiankrakowski/  More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here

In our latest episode, we had a fascinating conversation with JR Keller, an Associate Professor of Human Resource Studies at Cornell University's School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). Our chat revolved around the importance of having the right people in the right positions at the right time within organizations.Traditionally, companies have relied on their internal labor markets to fill positions, but lately, there has been a shift towards recruiting external talent. However, with the pandemic, organizations have come to realize that they must provide their current employees with opportunities for growth and advancement to keep them satisfied.To identify the employees best suited for key strategic positions that require specialized skills, organizations must cultivate and nurture their existing workforce. There are two primary approaches to facilitating internal movement: the slotting process and the posting process. Both processes promote a competitive environment where employees can negotiate and promote a free flow of talent.Managers who actively listen to their employees' concerns and foster internal mobility are more likely to attract and retain top-notch staff. Our conversation with JR Keller shed light on how companies can successfully manage their internal talent and secure their position in the competitive job market.JR WebsitePage at Cornell More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here

In this episode of Abrupt Future, Benoit interviews Dr. Hayden J. R. Woodley, an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Western University's Ivey Business School. Dr. Woodley highlights the importance of understanding the distinction between a group and a team in the workplace and advocates for independent brainstorming before collaboration. He explores the challenges of maintaining team confidence and shares insights on how leaders can conserve this valuable resource. Benoit and Dr. Woodley discuss the impact of leadership styles on team cohesion and performance, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human resource management and organizational behavior. The episode concludes with a call to action for individuals to contribute to contextual performance and help colleagues improve for the benefit of the organization.Hayden's page at Western UniversityHayden's LinkedIn page More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here

Join us on this episode as we dive into the complex world of algorithmic fairness in HR with Manish Raghavan, Assistant Professor of Information Technology at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Discover the challenges and opportunities of using algorithms to make decisions about people, and learn about the importance of preventing algorithms from replicating discriminatory and unfair human decision-making. Get insights into the distinction between procedural fairness and outcome fairness, and understand why the deployment environment of a machine learning model is just as crucial as the technology itself. Gain a deeper understanding of the scoring mechanism behind algorithmic tools, and the potential dangers and consequences of their use. Learn how common signals in assessments can result in similar assessments across organizations and what it takes to achieve fairness in algorithmic decision-making in HR.Manish page at MITFollow Manish on LinkedIn More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here

Alex Tamkin, a PhD student at Stanford University  and generative AI specialist, discusses the new era of pre-trained foundation models in AI. Unlike traditional machine learning models trained for specific tasks, these models such as ChatGPT are exposed to a wider range of knowledge from text, images, antibodies, or DNA sequences. This allows for higher interactivity and the ability to generate outputs, not just single judgments. learn more about Alex's research: https://www.alextamkin.com/  More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here

Professor Ann Majchrzak of the USC Marshall School of Business stresses the importance of innovation in addressing difficult societal challenges and the role of diverse perspectives in finding new solutions. She emphasizes the need for a radical rethinking of innovation and the inclusion of multiple viewpoints to solve complex problems. Majchrzak points out the value of building on the knowledge of others and considering trade-offs to find breakthrough solutions. She also emphasizes the importance of focus, diversity, and open-mindedness in fostering creativity and the use of a time constraint. Majchrzak believes that a culture of creativity and diversity is crucial for driving innovation and finding new solutions to important problems.Pr. Majchrzak page:   https://www.marshall.usc.edu/personnel/ann-majchrzak  More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here

Sarah Linkletter is COO at EPSI, a firm it specializes in human resources, talent assessment and consulting services, and a Ph.D student at the University Of Ottawa where she also teaches organizational leadership and assessment. Assessment is a broad term that refers to the evaluation of individuals or groups based on certain criteria. Intelligence, personality, and emotional intelligence are among the most commonly evaluated areas. Intelligence assessments, also known as cognitive ability tests, measure mental abilities such as perception, learning, memory, reasoning, and judgment. Emotional intelligence tests focus on an individual's ability to recognize and understand their own emotions and the emotions of others, and to use that awareness to manage their behavior and relationships effectively. Personality assessments aim to measure an individual's characteristics, including their interests, values, and preferences, to predict how they will behave in various situations. Assessments can be used for various purposes, including in recruitment and selection, to identify areas for development, and to evaluate the effectiveness of training and development programs.follow Sarah here: Sarah Linkletter | LinkedIn More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here

In this episode of Abrupt Future, Professor David Collings discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on talent management and the role of human resources (HR) in organizations. Pr/ Collings suggests that the pandemic has presented an opportunity for HR to elevate its status within organizations, as it was central to addressing the human crisis caused by COVID-19. Collings' research found that effective HR leadership during the pandemic was characterized by a clear set of values informing decision-making, a willingness to reevaluate decisions, and effective communication. HR also played a key role in navigating the shift to remote work and addressing the mental health needs of employees during the pandemic. Looking to the future, Collings predicts that HR will need to continue to adapt to changing circumstances and prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. He also highlights the importance of HR in managing the integration of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and automation, into the workplace.Pr. Collings pages: https://business.dcu.ie/staff/professor-david-collings/https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-collings-33688820/  More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here

Earlier this year,  I had the pleasure of speaking with Maaz Rana, co-founder and chief operating officer at Knockri. We talk about my experience with DEI and  “how I became a white person.” (I promise it makes sense).  We also discuss Web 3.0, the metaverse, and if it has a real value proposition in work. More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here

On Product Management in HR & Employee Experience, a conversation with Jonathon Hensley, CEO of Emerge Interactive What is alignment and why it is so important Why many digital initiatives fail How to define an effective product strategy that bridges the execution gap Managing executive stakeholders and expectations Aligning outcomes and constrained resources Links Jonathon LinkedIn's page Emerge Interactive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Matthew Kopko, Vice President of Public policy at DailyPay What is On-Demand Pay ? What problems is it solving? Will that make the bi-weekly payroll cycle a relic of the past? What is the impact of on-demand pay for workers? For employers? Any other stakeholders? Did the pandemic changed attitude toward pay or payroll? What have you seen evolving differently in the last 2 years? What do you see as the future of payroll practices or technology? Matthew Kopko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattkopko/ DailyPay: https://www.dailypay.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Roland Deiser, Executive Chairman at Center for the Future of Organization, Drucker School of Management (https://futureorg.org/) what is an ecosystem the impact of ecosystems on organisations the challenges of ecosystems; leadership, agility, talent and operating systems Industry dynamics Technology and ecosytems --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

Stephen de Groot is President & Co-Founder of Brivia and a leadership expert. The Great Resignation - challenges and opportunities The biggest killers of morale and the burnout epidemics Getting better at tackling change Advice for people who start a leadership role and for remote leadership Brivia consulting: https://briviaconsulting.com/ Stephen de Groot https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-de-groot-b3577852/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

In April 2020, I started this podcast to think through the different workforce, HR and organisational impacts of the global shift to remote work. The idea of remote working wasn't new to me, but this was different though—a new global experiment. Now everyone was working remotely, regardless of role or work preference, and that brings a lot of questions, especially if we are to have more of these alternative work arrangements in the future. I decided to have conversations with a variety of experts—HR, management consultants, academics, leaders, CEOs, start-up founders, remote work experts and an ex-military. Of all these conversations, a few key points stand out. This episode is a summary. Read the article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-things-i-learned-future-work-happened-faster-than-benoit/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

Dustin W. Seale is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles' London office and managing partner of Heidrick Consulting in Europe. He focuses on CEO and board advisory, specifically on improving leadership and talent, and transforming organizations through culture https://www.heidrick.com/en/people/s/dustin_seale Topic covered: 4 different scenarios for what post-COVID work would look like What leaders need to do differently - and what the C-suite needs to do differently Why leadership impact on sustainability and inclusion is not inspiring Advice for organisations navigating the change to hybrid work --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Priya Radia, D&I Management Consultant at Included How was Included created? What is “Inclusion 3.0” Do we still need to convince leaders that inclusion and diversity are worth achieving, or are we past the “business case for D&I”? How do clients start to improve the diversity of the workforce and the inclusiveness of their culture. Are there specific levers, “low-hanging fruits” that leaders can look for? How do you measure the diversity and inclusiveness of the workforce? Is D&I changing with the rise of remote and hybrid work? If yes, how? How do you see D&I practices evolving? https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyaradia/ https://www.included.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks with Emma Leonis, Executive Director of HR Transformation at LACE Partners. She leads LACE's thought leadership into the future of HR service delivery and operating models, with recent reports including ‘The Future of HR Shared Services: Becoming People Experience and Solutions Experts' and ‘HR on the Offensive'. Topics: The evolution of HR shared service centers - new roles, new skills HRBP vs Shared Services How to transform Shared Services Onboarding as a use case of coordinating all stakeholders around employee experience Links: LACE partners site Emma on LinkedIn The report: The Future of HR Shared Services: Becoming People Experience and Solutions Experts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks to Liz Kislik. She is a management consultant, executive coach, author, and an expert in leadership, management, culture and so much more. Approaching conflict meaningfully and dealing with conflict avoidance. The dynamic of conflict and conflict resolution in a remote environment. Advice on returning to the office. Compassion and surveillance. “The fact that a team has no public disagreement does not mean that they are in good shape and happy and everything is perfect. It's much more likely to mean that good ideas are being withheld and that there is some discomfort ranging from anxiety to full-on resentment present in the team that's not being expressed as the leader.” - Liz Kislik --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

***We are very proud to announce that Abrupt Future was ranked no. 9 on that list of "Top Workforce Management Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021" by Feedspot*** In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks with Nalin Rajaure, Director at OrgVantage. What is an HR operating model The evolution of HR operating models and org design How enterprise should rethink their structure when they digitize their business model. The Zero-based approach to operating model Agility in designing models The impact of remote/hybrid work on operating models How to help employees adapt to the ways of working --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

***We are very proud to announce that Abrubt Future was ranked no. 9 on that list of "Top Workforce Management Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021" by Feedspot*** In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks to Iwo Szapar – Remote work Advocate and CEO at Remote-how. Topics covered - The story of Remote-How - How Remote-How helped its client during the pandemic - What Iwo learned by surveying Remote Managers - What is a "head of remote" and why companies need it - What is the "next new normal" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks to Ira S Wolfe - President at Poised for the Future Company, Founder of Success Performance Solutions, and a popular presenter at SHRM and business conferences. He has authored 6 books, including the latest “Recruiting in the age of googlisation.” - see https://www.irawolfe.com/recruiting-googlization/ AQ Webinar: https://irawolfe.webinarninja.com/live-webinars/741915/register Recruiting in the Age of Googlization Book: https://www.successperformancesolutions.com/recruiting-googlization-book-sales-page/ Recruitment Marketing webinar: https://irawolfe.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/15646/register Googlization Nation: https://googlizationnation.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

The kind of task or activities that tend to be automated Where should leaders start "Authenticious" Automation How people react to automation How to handle concerns about automation How automation technology will evolve · Richard Schnitzel: Website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

On military leadership, resilience and thinking, an interview with Richard Lawrence, 04/12,2021 While serving in the military, Richard was posted in Northern Island, Iran, and Afghanistan. Post leaving the Army, he sought ways to bring his experience and knowledge to the business. He married his military experience and business knowledge into one and launched CounterStrike. The company is responsible for handling all aspects of corporate problem-solving, planning, and resilience training. what business can learn from the military the biggest misconception about the military how can military techniques help improve resilience How to apply Wargaming in the workplace What leaders can do to help their staff be more resilient Resources Mentioned: https://www.counterstrikeuk.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Awakening-Warrior-Richard-Charles-Lawrence/dp/1984179527/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

James Kelley is the CEO & Co-Founder of qChange, a real-time end-to-end Leader Experience Solution that prompts, measures, grows, and predicts leader success in Microsoft Teams. In August 2020, the first product - Leader Experience (LX) was launched in Microsoft Teams. LX is a low-touch high-impact solution that improves leadership development with real-time prompts, measurement, feedback, and growth. qChange partners with employee experience, coaching, and assessment organizations that have relationships with large global organizations. Topics Covered: What was the driver behind launching qChange? James discusses the power of creating an engaging meeting culture by asking the right questions. Are you having a one-way conversation or a two-way dialogue? James points out how psychological factors are affecting an organization's growth? What is a top-down approach in a meeting? Do we spend a lot of time in the same agenda-based meetings? Is it an absolute necessity to attend meetings? Are the employees adding value in discussions, asking questions or bringing some impact to the table? James discusses how qChange is aimed to help leaders show up better in meetings? How to drive more inclusions in meetings? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

Jordan Boesch is the CEO and Founder of 7shifts, a labor-management platform used by about 16,000 restaurants across North America. 7shifts allows restaurants to control labor, manage staff, manage compliance issues, and keep staff engagement high by providing a mobile app to the employees. Starting out as a side hustle, eventually, 7shifts made enough money for Jordan to quit his software engineering career and focus on changing the restaurant industry! Topics Covered: ● How did Jordan come to start 7shifts? ● What is the experience for the managers and employees? ● How does 7shifts changing the employee experience? ● What does the future look like for restaurant workers and those outside the food industry? ● Jordan discusses employees' desire to learn and advance their skills. ● What else would Jordan like to change in the restaurant industry and how does technology impact that? ● Jordan discusses the opportunities in front of 7shifts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

Mark A. Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT's “career success accelerator,” where he teaches annually. At MIT, he received a B.S. in physics, a B.S. in electrical engineering & computer science, and a M.Eng. in electrical engineering & computer science, focusing on cryptography. At Harvard Business School, Mark helped create a platform used to teach finance at prominent business schools. He also works with many non-profits, including Techie Youth and Plant A Million Corals. He was one of the top-ranked ballroom dancers in the country and now lives in New York City, where he is known for his social gatherings, including his annual Halloween party, as well as his diverse cufflink collection. Leadership, networking, negotiation, teamwork, effective communication–all skills we're told are essential for success, but skills rarely ever taught. Mark and Benoit discuss how these Topics convered: what is missing from secondary education Why we all need a career plan What "learning beyond your role" means How being an interviewer helps become a better interviewee Influential vs. positional leadership Mental models How should people build their network How systems are designed to incentivize unethical behavior Link: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Jeff Wald, Founder of Work Market (now an ADP company). Jeff has founded several other technology companies including Spinback (eventually sold to Salesforce). He is an active angel investor and startup advisor, as well as serving on numerous public and private Boards of Directors. Jeff is the author of The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations. Lessons from past industrial revolutions The real size and impact of the on-demand labor market transformation Robotics and Automation The challenges of upskilling The $10M "Future of Work Prize" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Graham Thornton, CEO of Change State and Podcast host at the Changing State of Talent Acquisition. The evolution of Talent Acquisition - where were we 10 years ago? What was it like to apply for a job, what kind of technology were TA leaders using? How do employers today stand out to attract top talent? The importance of marketing and relationship management in TA Common mistakes that organizations make in trying to evolve their TA process? Candidate nurturing and the future of TA technology --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with 2 of the authors of a new research report on how labour market could evolve by 2030. Context and drivers behind the “Ahead by a Decade” research (https://brookfieldinstitute.ca/ahead-by-a-century-employment-in-2030/) Occupations that are forecast to change Which skills are foundational for the workforce of the future --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

In May, the Urban Analytics institute released a research report on “Telework during COVID-19 lockdown in Canada” that analyzes the prevalence of work from home (telework) and its impact on transportation and real estate in urban context The magnitude of telework during COVID-19 lockdown Why was telework not more common beforehand, even if technology made it possible Impact on traffic, traffic congestion, housing affordability and commercial real estate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Shonna Waters, VP Behavioral Science, Professor, Author, Certified Leadership Coach at BetterUp. · How BetterUp uses behavioral science to help employees and organizations to grow · Why resilience is increasingly important for organizations · How to build resilient organizations and resilient leaders · How coaching improves resilience and other benefits of coaching · The future of leadership development Resources for thriving in unprecedented times --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

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A conversation with Imran Mouna, Co-founder of InStage, a company who develop VR software to rapidly improve soft skills. · Background on launching InStage · How to you use VR in learning · The benefits for VR learning · When is VR most effective for learners vs. when it is not · The impact of the COVID19 crisis on VR · What inStage is working on · The future of VR Episodes Notes: https://www.abruptfuture.com/post/on-vr-learning-and-soft-skills-a-conversation-with-imran-mouna-s01e11 Links https://www.instage.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/instagevr/ https://www.instagram.com/instagevr/ https://twitter.com/instagevr https://www.linkedin.com/in/imran-mouna --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Maaz Rana, co-founder & COO, and Maurice Forbes, HR Solutions Consultant, at Knockri (https://www.knockri.com/) Knockri is an AI skills-based assessment tool, that helps reduce unconscious bias and shortlists the best fit job candidates to interview, during the early screening process of hiring How AI systems can figure who should be short-listed, and how it increases diversity The story of Knockri What should organizations do to really reduce discrimination and racism Racism, the Canadian way The forgotten story of Africville --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Dave Cook – PhD Researcher, Anthropology, UCL (University College London). What are “digital nomads” and what Dave learned about them in his 7-year research on remote work and digital nomads The typical path, entry point or background in this way of living and working The use of "disciplining practices to manage work/leisure boundaries”- digital mediated time management, self-regulation, skills maintenance, image management and personal branding. Key trends that will shape the future of how we work More information at https://www.eworklife.co.uk/ Academic Profiles https://theconversation.com/profiles/dave-cook-507256 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/anthropology/people/research-students/david-cook Project Website http://thenomadproject.org/ Original research: interim 4 years findings https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40558-020-00172-4 Five workplace trends will shape life after lockdown https://theconversation.com/five-workplace-trends-will-shape-life-after-lockdown-138077 Specific article on digital nomads https://theconversation.com/digital-nomads-what-its-really-like-to-work-while-travelling-the-world-99345 Articles issuing guidance on working from home for those new to it. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2020/mar/freedom-trap-how-manage-remote-working https://www.myscience.org/news/wire/the_freedom_trap_how_to_survive_remote_working-2020-UCL Some non-English/International syndications https://theconversation.com/la-covid-19-force-le-teletravail-une-etude-leve-le-voile-sur-ses-risques-caches-134176 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/commentary-remote-working-promised-freedom-but-seems-to-be-12585756 https://theconversation.com/nomadas-digitales-el-reto-de-trabajar-mientras-se-viaja-por-el-mundo-100777 https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/318832 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Dr. Benjamin Granger, Sr. Principal | XM Catalyst XM Institute at SAP Qualtrics. Definition and clarifications on Employee Experience (EX) and Experience Management (XM) How can HR leaders embrace XM in HR and avoid the “ad-hoc employee surveying or disjointed EX efforts” What is instrumental to manage the Working-From-Home Employee Experience How to adjust your EX program in times of crisis How employee expectations will change post-COVID How can organizations prepare for these changes The future of EX and XM programs Qualtrics XM institute: https://www.qualtrics.com/xm-institute/ Ben's publications: https://www.qualtrics.com/blog/author/benjaming/ XM Professionals Network (XMPN) Online Forum https://www.qualtrics.com/community/categories/XMPN LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-granger-7147991b/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Amir Salihefendić, Founder and CEO of Doist. (https://doist.com) The backstory – how Amir came with Doist, what the experience is like for the user How to balance synchronous and asynchronous communication Upside and downside of async Suggestions on adopting async for an organization that is not used to it Creating a culture and a sense of community in a remote workplace Remote Work Guides: https://doist.com/blog/remote-work-guides/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation Mariano Suarez-Battan, CEO or MURAL. The nature of imagination work The story and use of MURAL Remote vs in-person imagination work Best practices for online creative work and collaboration Online imagination work and asynchronous communication The new normal and the future of imagination work --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Laurel Farrer CEO of Distribute Consulting, Founder of the Remote Work Association and a Writer for Forbes magazine and other business publications The economic impact of virtual jobs and how can it benefits cities, communities and economies The benefits of remote work for organizations Guidelines to establishing a virtual operational model How telework can improve diversity The impact of remote work on mental health, and the safeguards that organizations can put in place Closing the cultural gap between on-site and off-site workers https://www.distributeconsulting.com https://www.laurelfarrer.com/ https://www.remoteworkassociation.com/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurelfarrer/#7f470aa3517a https://twitter.com/laurel_farrer https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-farrer/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Hailley Griffis, Head of Public Relations at Buffer, a fully distributed organization of 85 people living and working in 15 countries around the world, as well as co-host of the MakeWorkWork podcast. For the last few years, Buffer publishes a State of Remote Work Research report (https://lp.buffer.com/state-of-remote-work-2020). In this episode we explore the key insights and their meaning for the future of work. Topics discussed: Background on the research project and Buffer's own commitment to being fully remote What respondents think about remote work The main benefits and the top challenges of remote work Why some people don't recommend remote work Recommendations for communicating asynchronously How to make collaboration and communication flow better --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

With Pr. Dr. Andreas Eckhardt, Professor of Human Resource Management at the German Graduate School of Management and Law (GGS), an expert in Digital Transformation in HR Management and on the Adoption, Diffusion, and Use Of Information Systems.  Organizations that succeed in establishing remote working practices The challenges faced by remote workers Collaboration accross locations, time zones, and schedules  Establishing virtual trust Why the social ties among virtual co-workers are stronger   Professional personas when working from home.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

How the rapid, forced virtualization of work is received by the different generations at work Generations and the use of technology at work The leadership behaviours that are needed to effectively lead a virtual team The virtual team's challenges that can impact engagement and how to overcome them What “followers” should do to better support and enable their leaders What HR can do to help leaders and business units --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

A conversation with Laura Hambley from Work EvOHlution. Topics covered: What “distributed work” is The biggest myths about distributed work Personality and distributed work Self-management in work from home What should managers be doing to better manage their teams --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message

The future of work happened faster than we thought! Got to https://www.abruptfuture.com/ for episodes notes and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message