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WHAT I’M LEARNING ABOUT HOSTING A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE

Cathryn Barnard

2025-03-13 10:36

In late 2023, my colleagues Luis Suarez, Patrick Lodge and I embarked on an experiment. We set up an international online community of practice...

Head Kandi, FUTURE OF WORK, 21st CENTURY LEADERSHIP, INTERGENERATIONAL DYNAMICS, MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKFORCE, FUTURE OF WORK STRATEGY, REMOTE WORK, GEN Z,

The rise of 'career catfishing' and 'revenge quitting' - and what you can do about them.

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2025-02-22 11:15

Two challenging trends that are set to rise over the course of this year...

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Many remote workers say they’d likely leave jobs if no longer able to work from home

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2025-02-22 11:04

Are the companies implementing ROI mandates shooting themselves in the foot when it comes to churn?

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WEF's Future of Jobs report 2025

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2025-02-22 10:50

Do yourself a copy and download a copy of the WEF 2025 Future of Jobs report.

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FOUR MORE VITAL SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK – PART 3 OF 4

Cathryn Barnard

2025-02-22 10:28

In this second part of our four-part series on vital skills for the future of work, we dive into four more essential skills to prioritise and nurture for...

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Let’s Talk: How to have better conversations – Nihal Arthanayake, 2022

Cathryn Barnard

2025-02-22 10:11

Nihal Arthanayake's first book explores the importance of conversation as an urgent antidote to the increasing amount of time spent communicating online.

Head Kandi, HYBRID WORK, FUTURE OF WORK, 21st CENTURY LEADERSHIP, AI, HYBRID WORK STRATEGY, HYBRID OFFICE,

Five hybrid work trends to watch this year

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2025-01-22 20:21

What are the five major trends set to shape hybrid working in 2025?

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Are we looking at the Great Resignation 2.0?

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2025-01-22 20:09

According to a recent report, 28% of workers are planning job changes —significantly higher than during 2022's Great Resignation...

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How our workplaces are set to change during 2025

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2025-01-22 19:58

Will workplace changes be evolutionary rather than revolutionary during the course of this year?

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I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest to Reclaim What Makes Us Unique – Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, 2023

Cathryn Barnard

2025-01-22 19:43

Rather than extoll the virtues of next-generation digital technology, I, Human provides a compelling analysis of what it is taking away...

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FOUR MORE VITAL SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK – PART 2 OF 4

Cathryn Barnard

2024-12-17 10:23

In this second part of our four-part series on vital skills for the future of work, we dive into four more essential skills to prioritise and nurture for...

Sustainability, SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE CRISIS, CSR, BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY, PEOPLE PLANET PROFIT, NET ZERO,

Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy - a timely reminder why conscious consumption matters more than ever

Patrick Lodge

2024-12-03 09:43

This film starkly highlights how collective resistance is needed to drive change - and hold corporations accountable for their environmental and social impact.

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FOUR VITAL SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK – PART 1 OF 4

Cathryn Barnard

2024-10-29 11:14

To label certain skills as ‘soft’ underplays their importance. We argue these skills are in fact vital – and essential for the ongoing healthy flourishing of...

Head Kandi, FUTURE OF WORK, 21st CENTURY LEADERSHIP, MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKFORCE, MULTIGENERATIONAL DYNAMICS, GEN Z,

The rise of 'conscious unbossing': why the idea of middle management gives Gen Z the ick

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2024-10-28 11:49

Welcome to the age of Gen Z 'conscious unbossing' - and the latest challenge for organisations' succession-planning endeavours.

Head Kandi, FUTURE OF WORK, 21st CENTURY LEADERSHIP, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH, WORKFORCE WELLBEING, ENGAGEMENT,

Might 'sense foraging' help alleviate modern life’s anxiety epidemic?

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2024-10-28 11:33

'Sense foraging' – mindfully attending to our bodily sensations – is on the rise. What might that mean for stressed-out workers?

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What AI hallucinations mean for organisations

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2024-10-28 11:23

GenAI hallucinations can range from outright falsehoods to subtle inaccuracies.

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The Last Human Job: The Work of Connecting in a Disconnected World – Allison Pugh, 2024

Cathryn Barnard

2024-10-28 10:49

The Last Human Job explores the construct of connective labour – the often subconscious and mostly unrewarded work people do to help others feel seen and heard.

Sustainability, SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE CRISIS, CSR, BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY, PEOPLE PLANET PROFIT, NET ZERO,

Sept. '24: Great Britain just generated record levels of summer solar power

Patrick Lodge

2024-09-17 11:09

Britain just recorded levels of summer solar power - is there a "rooftop revolution" going on?

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Might an ‘innovacation’ be just what you need to run a better business?

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2024-09-16 20:46

‘Innovacations’ give us the space and agency to recharge and brainstorm new ideas, in fresh environments.

Head Kandi, EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, FUTURE OF WORK, POSITIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE, WORKFORCE WELLBEING, WORKLIFE BALANCE, WORKLIFE BLEND, SABBATICALS,

Jobseekers are prioritising organisations that offer sabbaticals in work-life blend shift

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2024-09-16 20:33

Offering sabbaticals can increase job satisfaction and reduce churn - making them an increasingly attractive option in today's war for talent.

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