Humanising the Future of Work

Season 4 kicks off with a discussion on the latest trends and insights of managing talent in the AI age. Listen to experts Jason Cerrato (VP, Talent Centred Transformation at Eightfold), and Jim Lenga-Kroma (Director, Talent & Skills Transformation at Deloitte) reveal how forward-thinking organisations are outpacing the competition by transforming themselves and their approach to Talent. 

Season 3 of Humanising the Future of Work has officially come to an end!  We explored some fascinating and critical topics about the future of work, including: •    The human impact of Gen AI •    Mindset shifts for leaders and continued disruption •    The momentum and power of human nature In our final episode, join Daniel and our guests as they revisit the key themes of the season, diving deep...

Is the North-West now primed to be the UK's growth leader? In the latest episode of Humanising the Future of Work, we delve into the untapped potential of the North-West, and wider Northern region, with its advantageous geographical position and established industry capabilities. We hear from two very proud northerners Rosina Murdoch and Jo Ahmed as they shed light on the crucial factors that can...

As the use of Generative AI becomes more prominent and prevalent across organisations, it is evident that this cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we work. Hear from  Melissa Bramwell  - Director in Deloitte's Human Capital practice and  Varvn Aryacetas  – AI Strategy & Innovation Practice Leader for UK, as they discuss the rise of GenAI and the opportunity it brings...

The challenges facing leaders in today's world of work are complex and multifaceted, requiring them to possess a diverse set of skills and knowledge to succeed. Hear from Danny Harmer – Chief People Officer at Aviva and Deloitte's Euan Isles – Head of Leadership as they discuss the evolving role of leaders and how organisations can create environments for them to thrive in. From navigating changin...

Is there more to measuring productivity than the metrics traditionally used for over a century to define business performance? Hear from Nicole Scoble-Williams, Global Future of Work Leader from our UK practice, Marianne Green, Human Centred Transformation Lead and Debo De, Senior Economist who discuss how productivity metrics are being redefined and why more organisations are moving towards human...

With mounting pressure on people in both their personal and professional lives, are organisations doing enough to provide the tools to help their employees thrive, whilst encouraging purposeful growth? We explore this theme with Ryan Hopkins - Future of Wellbeing Leader at Deloitte, Adam Barringer - Lead FS Risk Analytics Partner and Wellbeing Champion from our Australian Practice and Rob Stephens...

Stories have always been a powerful method of sharing human experiences but how are they being utilised to drive organisational growth? Hear from  Nick Turner , UK Chief Growth Officer and Caroline Hooley, Creative Director for Growth as they explore how compelling storytelling is a strategic tool to unpack complex ideas and provide solutions to accelerate triple bottom line growth and drive trans...

Are we on the brink of an economic turning point? Our experts explore the trajectory of our turbulent economy and the implications for the labour market. We are joined by Ian Stewart, Chief Economist and Kate Sweeney, Human Capital Consulting Leader who explore the economic cycle and its impact on organisations. They discuss the workforce trends we are seeing during this turbulence, and how skills...

As leaders look for ways to future-proof their organisations and stay ahead in the war for talent, they are adapting their talent processes and many organisations are placing skills and human capabilities at the heart of their workforce transformation. Hear from Ina Gantcheva from our Workforce Transformation practice and Shannon Custard, Global Competence Development Manager from IKEA, Ingka Grou...

The new world of work has brought on many digital challenges and opportunities for organisations.  However existing capabilities are being tested as they align their business outcomes to their customer needs. Our experts will discuss how the enterprise and HR are transforming themselves with a shift toward product and experience led operating models. We discuss the challenges both the enterprise a...

In our recent podcast, our team of experts explored: Sustainability in the Future of Work. With the global race to achieve net-zero, sustainability and green skills are now a business priority. Hear from Devin-Paul O'Brien and Persis Mathias from our Human Capital practice who discuss how organisations are navigating the journey towards a green economy in a smart and sustainable way, and what this...

What are the impacts of hybrid working on the workforce, how will hybrid working influence the war for talent and retention, and what are the indirect consequences on diversity and inclusion? Our Deloitte experts discuss the key considerations around hybrid working, from the importance of experimentation, to the effects on employee experience, and how to measure the success of hybrid working. List...

What's the relevance of Shared Services today and how are Shared Services reacting to disruption and continuing to provide business value? Our experts discuss the continued importance of Shared Services, the Future of Work trends most impacting this organisational construct and how to ensure humans are at the heart of Shared Services - as a function and as a consumer/customer engaging with this ne...

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the role of HR, but 18 months on, what are the biggest and most impactful trends that have been forced on the function? How does this impact the value HR delivers to business and where can HR bring the most value? Our experts discuss these important questions, along with the blockers HR face and how this varies across industries, and the implications of ext...

In this special episode, our experts deep dive into the key stats from Deloitte's European Special Report, to highlight the most important trends to watch in 2021. From Re-architecting work, to worker wellbeing, reskilling and superteams, our experts discuss all    

In this special episode of our Humanising the Future of Work podcast, we have added the audiobook of the Global Human Capital Trends 2021 European Special Report . Here we explore the five workforce trends most affecting HR and business execs. The chapter timings Introduction - 00:00–04:18 Trend 1: Wellbeing - 04:20–17:59 Trend 2: Reskilling - 18:02–30:32 Trend 3: Superteams - 30:34–41:49 Trend 4:...

What lessons have we learned from COVID-19 about work, workforce and workplace? Deloitte's 2021 Global Human Capital Trends report sheds some light on what matters most to organisations and employees, and our experts discuss how this all comes together to move from surviving to thriving.    

How have the expectations of the workforce shifted and what do you think the expectations of the next generation of the workforce be? How has the workplace changed, along with leadership styles and practices? In this episode, our four speakers discuss all of these important topics, listen here.

In this final bonus episode our speakers discuss the changing role of the HR function in an organisation. How do we expect the core skillset of HR professionals evolve in the next 5 years? How should they try and expand their focus and influence, especially after being at the forefront of the organisations response to COVID-19? Our experts discuss all.

In this episode, our speakers talk about the third paradox of the trends report for this year - Perspective. How can organisations get the most out of data and also realise the value of real time data? Workforce strategies have never been as important as they are now, in light of COVID-19, and being able to successfully leverage workforce data is a big part of this. So where do you start on this j...

In this episode our speakers take a look at the second paradox of this year's trend report – Potential, exploring security in a world of reinvention. What impact is AI and automation having on work, the workforce and workplace? Our speakers discuss how AI can be used to establish consistency, increase productivity and unlock value in teams. Have a listen!  

In this episode our speakers talk about the first of three paradoxes mentioned in this year's trends report – Purpose. What does it mean to 'belong' in an organisation?​ How do companies balance their tech transformations while engaging with the workforce at human level, fostering belonging and individuality, while also prioritising wellbeing which has become an important differentiator for organi...

In the first bonus episode, host Sam Shindler-Glass, along with our subject matter experts, takes a close look at the key trends from this year's Human Capital Trends 2020 report. Our speakers discuss the headlines from this year's report and provide an introductory overview into the key trends and the three paradoxes – Purpose, Potential and Perspective.

HR Technology has changed massively over the last 5-10 years, with more of a focus now on understanding how tech can deliver end to end talent experiences, and insights around productivity and wellness. The shift of HR's role to be the owner of productivity and employee experience, leveraging HR tech and data to add value across the organisation, is having a big impact on the HR function. Find out...