asynco is our international community of practice, where members convene to share knowledge, expertise, insights and good practices about the future of work, as it is being created. Here's a round-up of what's been on members' minds this month…
New working models & the RTO debate
The community's been tackling some hot-topic issues, such as whether workers who skip the office should face pay cuts.
Members are also exploring creative solutions to the housing crisis through innovative workspace arrangements, and have been discussing the art of "wayfinding" – both as individuals and as a community finding a collective path forward.
Generational insights & workplace dynamics
Gen X-ers have been having quite the moment! The community's been celebrating their adaptability and resilience, debating whether they're actually the "loser generation" (spoiler alert: they're not), and sharing brilliant anecdotes about how their upbringing shaped their character.
There've been some fizzing exchanges about the unique skills and traits that make Gen X particularly effective as leaders in today's workplace.
Leadership & ‘how-not-to’ lessons
The popular #LeadershipBloopers series continues to highlight the seemingly infinite supply of corporate dingbat-ness – like telling employees to unplug for holidays then punishing them for being unreachable.
The community's also been dissecting HSBC's RTO mandates and sharing insights from The Rule of Idiots, this month's standout recommended read.
Technology & digital wisdom
Members are grappling with AI's impact on curiosity and authenticity, exploring concepts like "The Internet of Consent" as a response to AI training concerns.
Plenty of recommended reads have been doing the rounds in this area, including Karen Hao's Empire of AI and Hartmut Rosa's Resonance.
Community spirit & summer vibes
The community's also been embracing #SmallActsOfRebellion – from the power of cracking a smile to finding healing in summer storms.
Overall, the asynco community continues its evolution into a buzzing collective, fostering thoughtful dialogue on work, life and everything in between.
And since we’ve just celebrated our 18-month anniversary, we’ll be sharing asynco’s timeline next time - reflecting on where we've been, where we are today and where we might want to be in the near future.
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