Getting practical about the Now of Work
Every organisation is facing the challenge of technology driven disruption to their workforce and business model, shifting skill set requirements and changes to employee and societal expectations. There is no doubt that organisations, employee profiles and industry segments will look very different in five or ten years time, just as they looked different five or ten years ago.
However, many organisation are also grappling with where to start in addressing this challenge given the potential size of change, it’s unpredictable and emergent nature and, not least, the overwhelming range of current issues that every organisation has to face daily.
Should you focus on job replacement or augmentation by robotic process automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence? Or plan a more flexible workforce using gig workers and contractors? What does organisational culture look like in a more connected environment and post the #metoo movement? How important will gender equality and pay equity be for your workforce? Do you have strategies in place to retrain your existing workforce and equip them with the flexibility and agility they will need? What is your responsibility to workers who lose out in the post automation world - or could you work with your industry to do the right thing? And are you focused enough on employee wellbeing and vitality to see you through the inevitable transition?
In the meantime we know that many employees are actively concerned for the future and the impact that technology will have on their current role, job security and future opportunities. And this concern impacts their engagement, innovation and openness to change and your organisational culture - actually reducing the likelihood of adapting successfully to the future. Experience also tells us that senior leaders often have strong views and expectations about the future which they haven’t found a way to share or communicate.
Rather than delay consideration of these and other important issues because of short-term or urgent concerns we believe you need to act now. Using our strong track-record as thought leaders in the Future of Work space and experience in organisational change and people-centred solutions we have developed a practical one-day workshop for senior HR and business leaders to formulate a business focussed response. This session allows you to consider the future impacts of your business strategy, changes in your industry and future of work trends to create a narrative for your employees and a plan to incorporate into your HR and business strategy.
Contact us via LinkedIn message or at hello@fifthframe.com.au if you would like to chat about running a session with your leaders or for an upcoming offsite or executive alignment process.
