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 into the biggest challenges and most exciting opportunities that lie ahead. This wrap up episode features:    •    Daniel Hind, Senior Manager, Human Capital  •    Bob Hughes, Director, Human Capital, Financial Services •    Ruth Ghebremeskel, Senior Manager, Human Capital, Consumer •    Leda Olia, Manager, Human Capital, Financial Services •    Ellen Kwan, Senior Consultant, Human Capital, Technology

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 unlock growth in the North-West. From substantial investments in infrastructure to fostering innovation and enhancing the skill sets of the workforce, the episode explores the region's path to growth.

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 to organisations and the workforce. While Generative AI promises to boost growth and productivity, it's not without ethical considerations. Our experts highlight the need for strategic thinking and responsible management to use this exciting technology as a Growth enabler for both organisations and the workforce.

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 changing technology and the rise of Generative AI, to balancing business success with employee well-being, we explore the most pressing challenges facing leadership today.

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-centric and value-based measurements to drive business outcomes, and human outcomes. Our experts also delve into the concerns around low productivity and its effect on economic growth and how generative AI is influencing how we view and measure productivity.

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 Stephenson - Founder and CEO of FormScore which is helping the world become more intentional about wellbeing. Tune in to hear our speakers discuss the importance of embedding a culture of wellbeing in the workplace and techniques to apply as well as the positive outcomes when getting it right!

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 transformational change.

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, technology and training play an invaluable role in building organisation resilience and setting up growth ambitions for the Future of Work.

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 Group as they discuss the shift organisations are making from jobs to skills-based. They explore how a skills-based organisation works in practice, the advantages of valuing skills rather than job titles and highlight what leaders need to consider before shifting to a skills-based approach. Shannon also shares the key drivers behind Ingka Group making this shift and some of the practical steps they are taking to make positive changes to their workforce and beyond.