abrupt future. navigating the digital, distributed & disruptive workplace
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -abrupt future is a podcast that explores the potential consequences of abrupt and dramatic changes to our workplaces. Through interviews with experts and in-depth analysis, the podcast delves into topics such as hybrid workforce, HR technology, artificial intelligence and the future of work. Each episode offers a thought-provoking and nuanced perspective on the potential consequences of these changes on how organizations manage their workforce, how employees experience their work, and how HR departments operate.
Benoit Hardy-Vallée is a talent, technology and transformation consultant who has worked with clients around the world for the past 15 years with IBM and Accenture. He has helped organizations with digital transformation and change management and has expertise in many areas of HR and workforce transformation. He shares his insights on the future of work through writing, speaking, and his podcast “Abrupt Future”.
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Episodes
The Human Aspect of AI: Behavioral and Organizational Implications
June 11, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBSebastian 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...
From Lateral Moves to Strategic Placement: Internal Mobility and Labor Markets
April 04, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn 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 Dynamics of Team Performance: Insights for Leaders and Managers
March 06, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn 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...
Achieving Fairness in Algorithmic Decision Making in HR
February 07, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBJoin 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, a...
ChatGPT and Beyond: Navigating the New Era of Generative AI
February 03, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBAlex 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.co...
From Cognition to Innovation: The Power of Building on the Knowledge of Others
January 26, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBProfessor 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 impo...
The Role of Assessments in Talent Management
January 17, 2023 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBSarah 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 ...
COVID-19 and the Elevated Status of HR: Insights from Senior HR Leaders
January 03, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn 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...
Introducing Not a Token Hire, a Knockri Podcast. My interview with Maaz Rana and reflections on diversity, inclusion, AI and the metaverse.
December 21, 2022 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBEarlier 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
33 - On Product Management in HR & Employee Experience, a conversation with Jonathon Hensley
August 29, 2022 20:21 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBOn 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/messa...
32 - On the new compensation experience - a conversation with Matthew Kopko
March 25, 2022 10:53 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBA 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...
31 - On business ecosystems, organisations and talent - a conversation with Roland Deiser
February 14, 2022 08:23 - 33 minutes - 23 MBA 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 More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow...
30 - On meaning and leadership - a conversation with Stephen de Groot
January 24, 2022 05:28 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBStephen 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 ...
29 - 10 things I learned about the “Future Of Work That Happened Faster Than We Thought”
January 03, 2022 09:54 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn 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...
28 - On the possible futures of work and leadership - a conversation with Dustin W. Seale
December 01, 2021 07:04 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBDustin 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...
27 - On the evolution of Diversity and Inclusion, a conversation with Priya Radia
November 20, 2021 07:39 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBA 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 workfo...
26 - On the Future of HR Shared Services, a conversation with Emma Leonis
September 27, 2021 10:29 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn 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...
25 - On Communication, Conflict and Compassion at work - A conversation with Liz Kislik
August 17, 2021 15:02 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn 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 h...
24 - On HR Operating Models - A conversation with Nalin Rajaure
August 06, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB***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 m...
23 - On the Evolution of Remote Work - A conversation with Iwo Szapar
June 04, 2021 04:53 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB***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 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...
22 - On Recruiting in the age of Googlisation - A conversation with Ira Wolfe
May 26, 2021 14:43 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIn 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.successperforma...
21 - On business automation - A conversation with Richard Schnitzel
May 04, 2021 03:33 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThe 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 LMH9RO4Ee4r7kiuzy0QD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here
20- On military leadership, resilience and thinking, an interview with Richard Lawrence
April 26, 2021 05:05 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBOn 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. ...
19 - On the Future of Meeting - A conversation with James Kelley
April 07, 2021 03:08 - 36 minutes - 25 MBJames 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...
18 - On Frontline Worker Experience - A conversation with Jordan Boesch
March 24, 2021 15:39 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBJordan 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 co...
17 - On Skills for Success (That No One Taught You), a conversation with Mark A. Herschberg
March 11, 2021 03:42 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBMark 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....
16 - On the rise of On-demand Workers and the Future of Work, a conversation with Jeff Wald
December 28, 2020 04:59 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBA 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 ...
15 - On Talent Acquisition Technology, Candidate Experience and Nurturing Talent - A conversation with Graham Thornton
December 10, 2020 05:12 - 33 minutes - 69.1 MBA 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 t...
15 - On Talent Acquisition Technology, Candidate Experience and Nurturing Talent - A conversation with Graham Thornton
December 10, 2020 05:12 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBA 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 nurturin...
14 - On the skills of the future - a conversation with Diana Rivera and Joshua Zachariah
November 20, 2020 08:55 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBA 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 More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Fo...
13- On the social and economic impact of telework during lockdown, a conversation with Pr. Murtaza Haider
October 04, 2020 20:16 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBIn 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: htt...
12 - On leadership, coaching and resilience, a conversation with Shonna Waters
August 11, 2020 04:54 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBA 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...
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11 - On VR Learning and Soft Skills, a conversation with Imran Mouna
July 07, 2020 11:49 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBA 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-...
10 - On AI in Hiring and Racism in Canada, a conversation with Maaz Rana and Maurice Forbes
June 23, 2020 01:43 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBA 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...
09 - On Digital Nomads, a conversation with Dave Cook
June 12, 2020 03:22 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBA 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...
08 - On Employee Experience Management, a conversation with Dr. Benjamin Granger
May 29, 2020 03:11 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBA 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 organizat...
On Asynchronous Communication, a conversation with Amir Salihefendić
May 21, 2020 20:22 - 28 minutes - 40.4 MBA 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...
07 - On Asynchronous Communication, a conversation with Amir Salihefendić
May 21, 2020 20:22 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBA 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 messa...
07 - On Asynchronous Communication, a conversation with Amir Salihefendić
May 21, 2020 20:22 - 28 minutes - 40.4 MBA 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...
06 - On Imagination Work and Online Design Thinking, a conversation with Mariano Suarez-Battan
May 16, 2020 18:47 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBA 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 More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here
On Imagination Work and Online Design Thinking, a conversation with Mariano Suarez-Battan
May 16, 2020 18:47 - 29 minutes - 41.5 MBA 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
On the economics, management and psychology of distributed work, a conversation with Laurel Farrer
May 07, 2020 15:02 - 29 minutes - 42 MBA 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 ...
05 - On the Economics, Management and Psychology of Distributed Work, a conversation with Laurel Farrer
May 07, 2020 15:02 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBA 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...
04 - On The 2020 State of Remote Work Survey, a conversation with Hailley Griffis
April 30, 2020 03:29 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBA 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...
On The 2020 State of Remote Work Survey, a conversation with Hailley Griffis
April 30, 2020 03:29 - 25 minutes - 36.1 MBA 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...
03 - On Relationships within Remote Organizations, a conversation with Andreas Eckhardt
April 22, 2020 02:19 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBWith 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 stronge...
On Relationships within Remote Organizations, a conversation with Andreas Eckhardt
April 22, 2020 02:19 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBWith 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 s...
On Generational Attitudes Toward Remote Work, a conversation with Giselle Kovary
April 11, 2020 06:11 - 30 minutes - 43.3 MBHow 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
02 - On Generational Attitudes Toward Remote Work, a conversation with Giselle Kovary
April 11, 2020 06:11 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBHow the rapid, forced virtualization of work is received by the different generations at workGenerations and the use of technology at workThe leadership behaviours that are needed to effectively lead a virtual teamThe virtual team’s challenges that can impact engagement and how to overcome themWhat “followers” should do to better support and enable their leadersWhat HR can do to help leaders and business units--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message More content a...