Future Workplaces and Work

The future of work is often spoken about at events all over the world. Of course, there are implications for where we work too. The topic of remote, on-site, and hybrid working is a major topic of debate as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. But what are the challenges for corporate real estate, from design, build, to occupation and services? How might the future of work impact the future of workplaces?

To consider Future Workplaces and Work I am drawing on my contribution to a panel discussion at a recent CoreNet (the world’s leading association for corporate real estate and workplace professionals, service providers, and economic developers) event, by sharing four scenarios about the workplaces of the future: A World of Multiple Actors; De-centralised, Autonomous Workforce; Ultra-Flex Office Accommodation; and Caught by Indecision.

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Intro music Aleksandr Karabanov https://pixabay.com/music/introoutro-stomp-logo-3-13783 
Outro music Yuri Gagarin https://pixabay.com/music/beats-birds-in-the-trees-1176 

Opportunities and Threats of a Jobless World

With a current mindset, it’s hard to see the opportunities of a jobless world created through the growth of pervasive and ever-smarter automation technologies. Commentators will often focus on the challenge presented to economies and welfare systems of high unemployment driven by technological shifts. But what if the politically-driven economic paradigm of seeking 100% employment shifts? Are there opportunities as well as risks to a world transitioning towards a jobless future?

To discuss the Opportunities and Threats of a Jobless World I was joined in this episode of the podcast by strategic communicator and futurist Gina Clifford back.

Listen to the podcast on You Tube by clicking below or on the Anchor podcast platform. 

You can learn more about Gina and her work by contacting and connecting with her as follows:

Email gina.clifford@gmail.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ginaclifford
Twitter twitter.com/G1naClifford

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Informing Choices Mini-Pod - The Future of Continuous Change on Work

Even without the Covid19 pandemic, the world was undergoing complex changes that were drastically transforming the way businesses access and leverage the skills required for optimal business growth. Add to that underlying change the possible – some might say highly likely – rapid switch to technology enabled home, remote, and hybrid working and suddenly building and maintaining future-fit organisations becomes a crucial imperative.

Given this context of continuous change, what is the Future of Continuous Change on Work? To consider this question, I am joined on the podcast by future of work specialist Cathryn Barnard. Together, we explored:

• How do continuous change and ambiguity shape how we plan for the future of work?
• Continuous change is exhausting and yet, likely to be our reality for some time to come. What are the implications for how we work and stay in work?
• How might work change in the future to accommodate the need to alleviate stress and the mental health implications of continuous change?

You can listen to the podcast on You Tube by clicking below or on the Anchor podcast platform here. 

You can learn more about Cathryn and her business at workingthefuture.com.

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