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The Future of Work feature explores how technology, leadership, and changing workplace expectations are reshaping the way organisations operate and people work. Through expert perspectives and thought leadership, the series examines emerging trends in workforce transformation, evolving skills, workplace culture, and strategies for building resilient and future-ready organisations.

Are You – And Your Company – Prepared For The Future Of Work In...

Assessing Your Level Of Preparedness In 10 Key Domains1 By Simon L. Dolan, Alex Makarevich and Kristine Marin Kawamura This article describes 10 key dimensions that...
From Compliance to Conviction: Leadership Readiness as the Binding Constraint of the AI Era

From Compliance to Conviction: Leadership Readiness as the Binding Constraint of the AI Era

By Deepika Chopra As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in high-stakes decisions, the primary constraint on scale is no longer technology or regulation, but leadership readiness....
Agentic Enterprises Are Transforming

How Agentic Enterprises Are Transforming Work, Knowledge and Innovation

Interview with Anaïs Ghelfi Agentic enterprises are changing how companies work by turning employees into builders, unlocking knowledge across teams, and scaling smarter collaboration and...
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From Cost-Cutting to Capability Building: The Next Phase of the Contractor Economy

By Emin Aliev Companies no longer hire contractors just to cut costs – the real advantage is accessing global talent fast and turning workforce fragmentation...
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Why Graduates are Becoming Increasingly Wary of AI

By Cristina Miceli, journalist at The European Business Review Students at the University of Arizona didn't welcome Eric Schmidt's AI speech warmly. The former Google...
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Agentic AI in the Workplace: A Leadership Challenge We are Only Beginning to Understand

By David Stokes Agentic AI is reshaping workplaces faster than organisations can adapt, exposing a growing gap between technological ambition and workforce readiness. Agentic AI is...
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AI, Layoffs and the Future of Work – HR at the Centre of the...

By Emily Rose McRae AI is reshaping work beyond layoffs, creating an opportunity for HR to drive strategy, redesign roles and future-proof workforces. The conversation around...
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AI Isn’t Replacing Work. It’s Redefining It.

By Russell Tilsed Media narratives often cast a dark shadow on AI. Recent headlines about Big Tech layoffs linked to AI adoption reinforce the idea...
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Why Businesses Must Act Now on Agentic AI Risk

By Jonathan Armstrong As autonomous AI agents reshape how work gets done, businesses must urgently address the growing risks around control, security, and accountability before...
Revolutionizing Corporate Culture for a Future with AI

Revolutionizing Corporate Culture for a Future with AI

By Mostafa Sayyadi, Michael J. Provitera and Joaquim Vilà What links design thinking, the Marshmallow Challenge, and employee VABEs, and how can this help us...
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Digital Culture: Transforming the Way Leaders Need to Design Corporate Culture for AI

By Mostafa Sayyadi and Michael J. Provitera Mostafa Sayyadi and Michael Provitera argue that executives now have two options to select from with regard to...
Authentic Leadership Shifts in the AI Age

Authentic Leadership Shifts in the AI Age

By Mostafa Sayyadi and Michael J. Provitera When the AI train pulls in to the platform, the accompanying steam clouds of uncertainty may disorientate those...
Businessman sets new goals and resolutions for the future of work 2026

Powerful 2026 Resolutions from Leaders Shaping the Future of Work

By Charlie Curson, Barbara Salopek, Dominic Colenso, Jenny Millar, Angela Cox, Mehdi Paryavi and Jean-Paul Fonteijn This article explores the key leadership mindsets set...
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AI Empowerment Will Separate Winners From Users in 2026

By Fahed Bizzari AI will not equalise competition in 2026. As models commoditise, advantage shifts to organisations that redesign workflows, embed governance, and build repeatable...
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The Future of Home as Workplace: Designing Environments That Support Focus and Freedom

The way we work has changed - and so has where we work. What started as a necessity has evolved into a cultural shift....
Digital Era

Towards the Future of Work – How to Thrive in the Digital Era

By Francesca Cristea The world has rapidly changed during the last two years marked by the global pandemic and our society took a big leap...
Future of Work

Imagining a Shared Journey into the Future of Work

By Simon L. Dolan, Kristine Marin Kawamura, Mario Raich, and Dave Ulrich Work enables us to create value for ourselves and others. In our forthcoming...
Automation

Reskilling and Upskilling for the Future of Work: Executive Education in the Age of...

As automation disrupts the workforce, executives must be open to learning new competencies that align with emerging roles.  As more businesses adopt automation to increase...
World Economic Forum Maps the Future of Work

World Economic Forum Maps the Future of Work: Macrotrends and Opportunities at the Job...

By Emil Bjerg, journalist and editor The World Economic Forum's recent Future of Jobs Report 2025 offers a comprehensive look at the rapidly evolving global...
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The Gig Economy: How It’s Reshaping the Future of Work and Business

Working culture is in the process of shifting significantly. The days when a person who worked in an office could expect a lifetime of...
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Facilitating Cyber-Safe Networks For a Secure Future of Work 

By Jonathan Wright No longer just a matter of convenience, hybrid and remote working models have become the preferred choice for many businesses and their...
Future of Work and the Megachallenges for HR

The Future of Work and the Megachallenges for HR in 2025 and Beyond

By Simon L. Dolan and Pedro Cesar Martinez Introduction In an era characterized by rapid technological advancxements, demographic shifts, and evolving workplace dynamics, the role of...
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Equipping for Tomorrow: Unlocking New Skills for the Future of Work in 2033

By Dr. Simon L. Dolan, Dr. Mario Raich, and Iolanda Triviño In an ever-evolving job market, embracing the future requires us to adapt and acquire...
Phil Friedman on AI and the Workforce for Future Series

AI and the Workforce: Building the Future of Work Through Human Skills

By Phil Friedman From boardrooms in New York to Tokyo, one question is dominating leadership conversations: what will AI replace next? While headlines warn of...

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