What to include in your business future of work strategy

Since the early 2000s, a range of intersected trends have subtly, yet irreversibly, transformed how we work.

Next-generation technology, globalisation, geopolitical frictions, climate chaos, rising inequality and societal injustices and more have changed the way people think about work and employment. Access to good work remains a priority for the many, yet a privilege of the few.

As markets and operating conditions become ever more complex, on a weekly basis, new unforeseen challenges arise.

We must all adjust to a new era of ongoing instability and wholesale business transformation is needed. Ambitious organisations are creating future of work strategies that bake in sustainability and resilience.

This collaborative and interactive workshop introduces a framework for the design of a future of work strategy that immediately enhance business and workforce agility, enhancing preparedness.

Whom this workshop is for

This workshop is for SME and mid-tier business and HR leaders looking to successfully adjust to complex labour markets. It’s for those who recognise the depth of change and who want to build agile organisations leveraging market-responsive and flexible staffing options.

Grounded in the latest work trend research and analysis, it provides an overview of the current labour market landscape and introduces the primary trends transforming work in the 2020s.

The session will help you get started on your business’s future of work strategy and enhance organisational resilience, using tried and tested techniques.

This is for you if:

• You recognise the world of work is increasingly dynamic
• Your business results have already been hindered by labour market complexities, including skills shortages and rising staff turnover
• You want to build a sustainable, purpose-led organisation that defies market uncertainty
• You understand that business performance ultimately relies on human relationships and teamwork
• You want to prepare your business for whatever the future holds
• You’re naturally curious and collaborative and enjoy exploring a wider range of perspectives

You'll learn:

• Why current labour markets are so complex
• Which primary trends are most impacting the nature of work in the 2020s
• Why implementing a future of work strategy enhances organisational agility and resilience
• A framework for building a future of work strategy that mitigates business risk and enhances opportunity

About your facilitators

Cat Barnard has a career in agile workforce planning spanning three decades. Her experience lies in building and nurturing high-performing distributed teams.

Pat Lodge combines his background in commercial strategy with 20 years’ trend analysis experience with a UK-based global trends consultancy. He provides expert insight on the socio-cultural shifts most likely to impact modern workplaces.

As co-founders of Working the Future, their shared interest lies in the future of work and the adoption of new operating and organising models for commercial resilience in fast-paced and dynamic markets.