Future of Work Hub Podcast Series

James discusses his new report, the Eight Drivers of Change, analysing that whilst the pandemic has been a leading catalyst for change in the future of work, it is only one of many drivers of change. James talks through the emerging themes he has identified as a result of the drivers of changes, in particular exploring how changes to the labour market will see ongoing skills shortages and the pand...

Neta explains how the creation of Vault Platform came about, how being able to ‘speak up’ and report goes hand in hand with creating or breaking trust in organisations and how companies should be striving for high reporting rates. Neta explores how trust tech has the ability to create bonds between a company and it’s people as well as recognising the growing importance of employees having an activ...

Our seventh episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ series features Philippa Wagner, creative strategist and thought leader with over 20 years’ experience in strategic trend forecasting and shaping the future of some of the world’s leading brands.  Philippa explores the rise of the sustainability agenda and the response of businesses, together with their role in helping consumers make better choice...

Our sixth episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ series features Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, CEO of 20-first, one of the world's leading global consultancies focussed on gender balance.  Avivah highlights the business opportunities of gender balance for organisations, the focus on female leadership traits as a result of the pandemic, the rise of “conscious capitalism” and the role government and p...

Our fifth episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ series features Alexander Milner-Smith, partner and Co-Head of Lewis Silkin’s data privacy group. Alexander explores the main trends in data privacy in recent years and what the future looks like in light of the pandemic. The conversation turns to the shifting attitudes towards the handling of health data and what employers can and should be doing t...

In our fourth podcast of the series, we talk to property workplace expert and change leader, Neil Usher.  We discuss how the pandemic has caused us to question the purpose of the office, the future impact on our workspaces and the growing importance of sustainability.  For those contemplating a return to the office, Neil offers advice on how to adopt an experimental mindset when designing a fantas...

In our third podcast of the series, we talk to thought leaders in education, Rebecca Glover, Principal of Surbiton High School and Clemmie Stewart, Senior Head of Prep Schools at Surbiton High. Rebecca and Clemmie presented a TED talk last year asking whether parenting approaches need to change to prepare children for the future, proposing ‘trampoline parenting’ as the solution. We explore with th...

In our second podcast of the series, we talk to Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, championing better work and working lives.  Peter discusses how 2020 has changed the agenda for businesses, the potential for the end of the 9 to 5 working day and the future of the office. We go on to discuss how people professionals should be planning fo...

In our first podcast of the series, we talk to Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development at Oxford University and Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on Technological and Economic Change. Previously Ian was economic advisor to President Mandela and then Vice President and Director of Development Policy for the World Bank.  Ian gives us his views on the key trends at play in the wo...