The Disrupted Workforce

Nick Bloom on Why Hybrid Work Wins, Fridays Are Dead, and Mondays Are On Life Support

DETAILS | Nick Bloom is the leading expert on hybrid work, a LinkedIn Top Voice, and “the prophet of remote work,” according to Fortune. In this spirited dialogue, Nick emerges as a lively narrator firmly anchored in rigorous data: productivity, work-life balance, job satisfaction, inclusion, and happiness are the highest when we are working 2-3 days per week from home. Did you know that when employees are granted the flexibility of remote work just twice a week, companies witness a staggering 35% decrease in their quit rate, a bump in their Diversity Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) scores, and avoid the painful pitfalls of a botched return to the office (RTO)?Further, Nick introduces us to the 4 strategies for a successful 4-day workweek and shares his secrets on how he and his team rigorously survey and capture high-quality responses from 10,000+ responders per month. If you need data proving that hybrid work is here to stay, this episode is for you!GUEST | Nicholas (Nick, he/his/him) Bloom is the William Eberle Professor of Economics at Stanford University. His research focuses on working from home, management practices, and uncertainty. He previously worked at the UK Treasury, McKinsey & Company, and the IFS. He has a BA from Cambridge, an MPhil from Oxford, and a PhD from University College London. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the recipient of the Guggenheim and Sloan Fellowships, the Frisch Medal, and a National Science Foundation Career Award. He was elected to Bloomberg50 for his advice on working from home. OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

Questions Are Your Superpower In The AI Era | Warren Berger

DETAILS | Discover the power of questions in the AI Era with Warren Berger, the renowned Questionologist! Warren's groundbreaking book, 'A More Beautiful Question,' explores the evolving landscape where expertise fades and questions rise as the ultimate currency. This episode examines the profound importance of questions for your career, work, and relationships. We discuss how questions shape our identities, enable adaptation in an uncertain world, and unlock the secrets to asking questions effectively for humans vs. ChatGPT. Finally, we expose the mental traps and biases that hinder our inquiry and workshop five transformative questions that can supercharge your career.Whether you're a seasoned questioner or an aspiring questionologist, this episode will equip you with this indispensable superpower for the future!GUEST | Questionologist Warren Berger has studied hundreds of the world's foremost innovators, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers to learn how they ask questions, generate original ideas, and solve problems. He is the author or co-author of more than 12 books on innovation, including the bestseller A MORE BEAUTIFUL QUESTION: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas and the internationally acclaimed GLIMMER, named one of Businessweek's Best Innovation and Design Books of the Year. His writing appears in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Psychology Today, and The New York Times.OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

Keep Your People Happy And Never Lose An Employee Again! | Joey Coleman

DETAILS | We are witnessing a battle of unmet needs and expectations between employers and employees. While employers struggle to retain existing talent and new hires, 52 - 64% of current employees plan to find a new job next year. What is REALLY happening beneath the surface, what do employees want now, and how can employers adapt to meet people where they are?In this no holds barred conversation with employee retention expert Joey Coleman, we unpack the realities and wisdom from his new book Never Lose An Employee Again. We explore his extensive research (case studies from seven continents!) and staggering statistics about employee turnover and the mindblowing costs of hiring new employees.Joey acknowledges that the rules of engagement have forever changed. Today's empowered workforce views employers in a post-covid world as the vulnerable ones–Emperor’s without clothes. Join us as we examine today's employees' rapidly shifting attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors, the urgency (and solutions) to address the growing chasm between employers and employees, and what to look for in a world-class employer!GUEST | When organizations like Whirlpool, NASA, Volkswagen Australia, Principal Financial, and Zappos need to boost their customer or employee experience, they call on Joey Coleman. For over two decades, Joey has helped organizations retain their best customers and employees, turning them into raving fans through his entertaining and actionable keynotes, workshops, and consulting projects. He is the Wall Street Bestselling author of two books, Never Lose A Customer Again and his new 2023 release, Never Lose An Employee Again–The Simple Path To Remarkable Retention.OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history?  It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

Does Anybody Want To Work Anymore? 85% are Disengaged! | Dr. Cari Skrdla, Ph.D., Jeanne-Marie Eayrs, Amy Sullivan Ryan aka Everything and JACK

DETAILS | Does anybody want to work anymore? Globally, work-induced stress remains at an all-time high, employee disengagement hit a 9-year high, and some stats speculate only 15% of employees are engaged at work! Has our perspective and paradigm around engagement, effort, and purpose at work fundamentally changed? Or are we just lazier now? In this supercharged episode, we debate this topic with the three fascinating women from the Everything and JACK podcast, bringing deep expertise and diverse perspectives. We explore wages, drive, generational differences, and where early education fails us! Further, the critical debate between hustle culture and work-life balance. We also discuss the bigger picture topics of rites of passage in our careers and how we actualize our dreams. It’s hard to understate how much fun this conversation was - five strong voices agreeing, disagreeing, and holding space for each other in a powerful exploration of a meteoric rise in disengagement in the workplace and where we go from here. 
GUESTS | In this episode, we feature three incredible and dynamic women from the Everything and JACK podcast, “a show about family, work, a lot of money, a little travel and some sex …” Dr. Cari Skrdla is a neuroscientist and the founder of LifeBack LLC; for personal and professional growth. Professionally, she is an authority in training and development. Through her dedication and focus, she has been the inspiration behind the personal and professional development methods that have changed many men’s and women’s lives. She is most proud of graduating from Clown University class of 1999 in Orlando, Florida.
Jeanne-Marie Eayrs is a no-nonsense yet compassionate high-performance coach, international speaker, and leads programs in the real estate industry. She has worked with thousands of people from all walks of life and culturally diverse backgrounds.  She has lived on three continents and bought many a pair of shoes to fit her destinations. Jeanne-Marie has a love for elephants and raising awareness to assure their freedom and improve their quality of life.
Amy Sullivan Ryan has over 30 years in the wholesale automotive industry and has moved tens of thousands of vehicles across the country. She brings a refreshing level of integrity to the industry. An Arizona native, she’ll argue there’s no sunset more spectacular than those at the ranch. While renovating a vintage Airstream, she’s renovating her life as well. A mother of two incredible humans and one rotten doodle, she somehow makes wearing high heels and overalls a “thing.”
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

7 Mind-Blowing Future Trends You Must Know! | Mark Bryan

DETAILS | Have you ever wished you could see into the future? Wouldn’t it be cool to proactively prepare for the trends and innovations that radically impact your career, organization, and life? Most of us are reactive, but not Mark Bryan - Mark is a Futurist at the world-renowned Future Today Institute. He uses groundbreaking research and the skill of strategic foresight to give his clients an edge by making the future actionable today. In this crystal ball episode, we dive into FTI’s 2023 Trends Report and explore insights that will disrupt and shape the Future of Work: Generative AI, emotion-sensing AI, bioengineering, and the future of cities. We also discuss echo chambers, why some leaders resist or deny these critical insights, and, most important, how you can learn to leverage the skill of strategic foresight.GUEST | Mark Bryan is a Senior Foresight Manager at the world-renowned Future Today Institute, leading the Built Environment, Hospitality, Retail, Restaurants & CPG practices. Working with his clients, Mark brings a unique blend of psychology, culture, and human behavior principles, which shape and change the future. Previously, Mark was a workplace strategist, designer, design researcher, and futurist for clients nationwide. Mark’s portfolio of clients includes national retail brands, higher education institutions, non-profits, multi-family developers, and large corporate clients. Mark is also certified by the University of California, Berkeley, in using resiliency to combat stress at work, a founding member of the IIDA (International Interior Designer Association), and a recipient of two 40 Under 40 awards.OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

Can I Bring My Authentic Self to The Office? Why Belonging Is The Future of Work | Andrea Herron

DETAILS | Can I bring my authentic self to work? How should we handle mental health at work? How do companies meet increasing expectations for greater connection and belonging at work? What’s clear is that an increasing number of employees are tired of “hiding in plain sight.” Andrea Herron intimately understands these workplace culture disruptions because she has lived and led through them simultaneously. In this revealing conversation, Andrea vulnerably shares her journey to authenticity and her incredible insights on mental health from her book "There’s an Elephant In Your Office,” which she co-authored with her sister. We also discuss why employers must invest more in their employees, whether skills marketplaces are the future, and why ultimately, the workplace must become “whole person focused.” Join us for this uplifting conversation to learn how to create more belonging for yourself and your co-workers as we strive to build the future of workplace culture and the employee experience.
GUEST | Andrea Herron has been the Head of People at WebMD Health Services since 2017, influencing and helping oversee more than three thousand employees worldwide. Her passion is working with individuals and organizations that want to be better and do better. Andrea and her sister Ashley co-authored the powerful and critically acclaimed book on mental health in the workplace, "There’s an Elephant In Your Office.” Andrea is also the host of the award-winning podcast The HR Scoop and was recently selected as one of Ragan’s Top Women in Wellness and HR, as well as an Agent of Change in American Healthcare Leader magazine and a Top Leader in DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) by Mogul. – Andrea’s aptitude for change management, emotional intelligence, out-of-the-box thinking, and business savvy provides a unique approach to help leaders and organizations embody their highest potential and feel good while doing it.
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com