Workforce Futurist by Andy Spence

Workforce Futurist by Andy Spence delivers insights and research focused on the evolving landscape of work. It explores the impact of technological innovations like AI, blockchain, and Web3, workforce dynamics, recruitment trends, and strategies for addressing challenges in work design, talent scouting, and employment equity. It underscores the role of data analysis, digital tools, and societal shifts influencing work's future.

Future of Work Artificial Intelligence Pandemic Impact on Workforce Data Analysis and Talent Scouting Blockchain and Web3 Recruitment and HR Tech Trends Employment Equity and Diversity Remote Work and Informal Economy Technological Impact on Jobs Digital Accessibility and Regulation

Top posts of the year

And their main takeaways

Peak Office

537 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
💼 Business Workforce Trends Real Estate Productivity
  1. Office utilization in the US is only at 21%, half the level before the pandemic, showing a significant shift towards remote and hybrid work.
  2. Despite worker demand for remote jobs, there is a notable shortage of such positions compared to on-site and hybrid roles, potentially leading to workforce dissatisfaction.
  3. The return-to-office mandates are largely driven by the need for US-based employers to optimize investments in commercial property and uphold control over employees, rather than being solely productivity-driven.

Navigating the Fourth Wave of the Pandemic: Questions Employers Must Address

341 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Workforce Economic Impact Burnout Pandemic
  1. The lasting repercussions of the pandemic on the workforce are now being felt, with a focus on mental illness, economic injury, and burnout.
  2. The first three waves of the pandemic brought devastating impacts on health systems and mortality rates globally.
  3. Employers must address workforce challenges arising from illness, burnout, and economic inactivity by making smart decisions and implementing evidence-based solutions.

The Last Call of the Corporate Peacock🦚

293 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
💼 Business Workforce Trends Corporate culture Financial Crisis
  1. Leaders bring workers back to the office to showcase dominance and status through Corporate Peacocking.
  2. Some companies resort to cringe-inducing tactics like threatening employees through internal videos to justify return-to-office mandates.
  3. RTO policies might represent a last attempt by leaders to assert control as industries adapt, city leases expire, and virtual realms replace in-person office displays.
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The TikTokification of Work: Navigating the Video Revolution in the Future of Work

195 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
💼 Business Workplace Trends Marketing Recruitment Employee engagement
  1. Video is now the dominant content on the internet, and platforms like TikTok are changing how we consume information.
  2. TikTok has become a significant tool for employer branding, with companies leveraging its short video format to engage with a younger audience.
  3. Authenticity in videos, like showcasing 'A Day in the Life' experiences, can provide richer insights for potential candidates and lead to more engagement and positive PR.

Building a Collage of Evidence To Boost Workforce Serendipity and Innovation

146 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
💼 Business Workforce Innovation Leadership Employer Branding
  1. Professor Claudia Goldin's research challenges myths about women's participation in the workforce.
  2. Increasing workforce serendipity requires proactive work-design strategies like cross-team collaboration and open spaces.
  3. Large employers are using employer branding and leadership strategies to attract diverse talent pools.

Defying the Odds With Unconventional Strategies and Smarter Talent Scouting

97 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🎾 Sports Football Data Analytics Success Strategies Performance Metrics
  1. Talent scouting in football shows the value of unconventional strategies and data-driven decisions.
  2. Underdogs in any industry can succeed by being innovative and leveraging data analysis like Leicester City did in football.
  3. Adopting new approaches like Total Football or Agile methodology can lead to collective success and continuous improvement.