How to take account of the future of work in your business planning process

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

We must all adjust to a new era of ongoing change and continually adjust our processes.

To make themselves resilient, forward-thinking organisations ensure their business plans take account of how the world of work is changing.

An overview of this session

This facilitated workshop introduces a framework for baking in the future of work so to enhance business and workforce agility.

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 making your business or organisation future-fit.

Whom this workshop is for

This workshop is for mid-tier business and HR leaders in the SME sector who are 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.

This is for you if:

• You recognise the world of work is changing
• Your business results have already been hindered by labour market complexities, such as skills shortages or 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.