Future Work

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Welcome to Future Work, a podcast on the happier future of work.Every two weeks, I sit down with a global expert to learn how we can stay ahead with practical tips and strategies for leading in the future of work.Whether you're a People Manager, a People Operations expert, or a people-centric C-Suite executive, these interviews provide valuable insights to help you succeed in the new world of work.We will discuss AI, Automation, Remote Management, Hybrid Teams, Well-being, Engagement, Employee Experience, and even Happiness.Subscribe now to stay ahead of the curve and learn how to create a people-centric future of work. Join over 30,000 work futurists and subscribe to my newsletter.

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How Starbucks uses AI for interviews (with Barb Hyman, Founder Sapia.ai)

Apr 30 2024 31 mins

Welcome to today’s episode where we explore the fascinating intersection of AI and human resources with Barb Hyman, the founder of Sapia. As companies like Starbucks, Randstad and Holland & Barett begin to leverage AI for interviewing, Barb discusses how this decreases bias, increases diversity, and makes the recruiting job a lot more joyful. Today’s discussion unveiled sev

Workplace Tech: Bridging HR and Business Through AI (with Anthony Onesto, Chief People Officer, Suzy)

Apr 23 2024 34 mins

I’m thrilled to have Anthony Onesto join us. Anthony is not only the Chief People Officer at Suzy, an AI consumer research platform, but also a product and innovation advisor to HR tech platforms like ADP and Lattice. We’ll discuss which tech is worth investing in, the role of AI in the future of work, and why data is the new oil. Here are five key highlights:1. HR leaders need

Unicorn CHRO: How to Embrace Generative AI (with Q Hamirani, CPO, Paper)

Apr 16 2024 35 mins

Today, I have a dynamic discussion with Q Hamirani, an influential figure in the HR, AI and remote work sphere. He is known for his groundbreaking work at Airbnb and his current role as Chief People Officer at an ed-tech company, Paper and most recently founded the world's largest community for HR and AI enthusiasts called PeopleGPT (you can join at www.thepeoplegpt.com) - this is

Why We Need People AND Technology (with Josh Bersin)

Apr 09 2024 58 mins

Josh Bersin is an Industry Analyst and Thought Leader in the HR, leadership, and technology space. Josh is authored three books, most recently the bestseller Irristable, The Seven Secrets Of The World’s Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations.Today, we discuss The modern company, Technology, AI, people, and playing the infinite game. Here are a few takeaways to apply as a l

Atlassian PhD: Why Meetings Don’t Work, and What to Do Instead (with Molly Sands, Atlassian)

Apr 02 2024 36 mins

Today is the last episode of our second season, in which I have the pleasure of speaking with Molly Sands, a PhD and the Head of Atlassian’s Team Anywhere Lab.Molly is a behavioral scientist turned product and program leader whose work has been published in top tier academic journals, popular press including the New York Times, and a TED talk with over six million views.Today,

Trust, Neuroscience, and Embracing Our Weirdness at Work (with Paul J. Zak)

Mar 26 2024 35 mins

This week I’m speaking with Paul J. Zak, a neuroscientist and economics professor whose work focuses on human connection, human happiness, and effective teamwork.Paul is a 5 time TED speaker, is in the top 0.3% of the most cited scientists, has given talks in 30 countries, and wrote the 2017 HBR classic “The Neuroscience of Trust.”Paul shares insights from his extensive resea

The Secret to Amazing Online Meetings (with Jakob Knutzen, CEO, Butter)

Mar 12 2024 28 mins

On this Future Work podcast, my guest is meeting facilitation guru Jakob Knutzen, the founder and CEO of Butter.Jakob founded Butter, an online meeting and workshop platform, after being frustrated by overly complex and uninspiring alternatives.In the episode, we discuss the power of synchronous moments, how to facilitate online meetings better, and why we don’t need an office.He

Why Remote Companies Are More Profitable (Liam Martin, CEO Time Doctor)

Feb 06 2024 26 mins

Today, it’s my great pleasure to host Liam Martin, the co-founder and CEO of Time Doctor, a time-tracking tool, and the founder of Running Remote, a conference about remote work launched in 2017.As Liam told me, everything he does focuses on one single mission: empowering the world’s transition toward remote work as quickly as possible, as he believes this will make humanity ha

Retaining Your Top Talent with Flexibility and Joy (featuring Debbie Lovich, Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group)

Jan 23 2024 41 mins

This week, it's my great pleasure to host TED speaker and Boston Consulting Group Managing Director Debbie Lovich.Debbie has done a ton of research on making work work that has been published on Forbes, HBR, and BCG.Since top talent is up to 10x more productive, our discussion delved into what truly drives joy at work and its profound impact on employee retention and effectiveness.

The 5Ps of a Winning Employee Value Proposition (with Josh Levine, Great Mondays)

Jan 01 2024 32 mins

Are you struggling to attract, engage, and retain the best talent? The answer may be in Purpose.In this episode of Future Work, I have the pleasure of speaking with author, consultant, and educator Josh Levine. Josh is a graphic designer turned brand strategist, and in the past years has been on a mission to help organizations design a culture advantage. His book, Great Mondays: Ho