Designing Work that Can Work for Everyone

Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed

Guest: Cali Williams Yost, CEO & Founder of the Flex+Strategy Group

Summary

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish meet with Callie Williams Yost to discuss the evolving landscape of workplace flexibility. They explore the impact of the pandemic on work design, the importance of intentionality in creating flexible work models, and the need for organizations to adapt to changing employee expectations. The conversation highlights the significance of data-driven discussions with leadership, the role of AI in shaping the future of work, and the necessity of engaging employees in the process of reimagining work. Additionally, they touch on the importance of physical space in supporting work activities and the ongoing challenges leaders face in navigating these changes.

Chapters

00:00 The Evolution of Work Design

04:12 Flexibility in the Workplace

07:32 Engaging Leadership in Change

13:15 The importance of Employee Engagement

16:23 Rethinking Productivity and Work Models

26:13 Holistic Approaches to Work Coordination

32:15 Building Trust and Collaboration in Teams

41:00 Reimagining Work Post-Pandemic

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The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman. By some estimates, over 80% of AI projects fail because of bad data. But here’s some good news for HR: when AI leverages the rich, authentic data of employee recognition, you get something truly unique. Human Intelligence from Workhuman, creators of the world’s #1 recognition platform. Human intelligence unlocks insights into performance and skills, culture and engagement. And helps surface feel-good stories that illustrate the best of your company culture. To learn more about Human Intelligence, go to Workhuman.com.

System of Record: The AI Powered Future of HR Tech

Host: Steve Boese

Guest: Dan Beck, President and Chief Product Officer, SAP SuccessFactors

Summary

In this inaugural episode of System of Record, host Steve Boese welcomes Dan Beck, President and Chief Product Officer at SAP SuccessFactors. They discuss the current trends in HR technology, focusing on the impact of AI and the importance of skills management. Dan shares insights from his extensive experience in the HR tech space, emphasizing the need for organizations to get their foundational systems right before exploring advanced technologies. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding AI adoption, the challenges of implementation, and the future potential of AI in enhancing user experiences and operational efficiencies in HR processes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to System of Record

02:21 Current Trends in HR Tech: AI and Skills

05:25 Customer Priorities: Fundamentals and AI Adoption

10:57 Contextual AI: Enhancing User Experience

15:25 The Future of AI Use Cases in HR Tech

18:25 Adoption Challenges and Considerations for AI

25:43 Looking Ahead: Business Data Cloud and AI Integration

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The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman. By some estimates, over 80% of AI projects fail because of bad data. But here's some good news for HR: when AI leverages the rich, authentic data of employee recognition, you get something truly unique. Human Intelligence from Workhuman, creators of the world's #1 recognition platform. Human intelligence unlocks insights into performance and skills, culture and engagement. And helps surface feel-good stories that illustrate the best of your company culture. To learn more about Human Intelligence, go to Workhuman.com.

How Gen Z is Redefining Home Ownership and a Sustainable Future

Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer

Summary

In this episode of The Play by Play, Jack and Nick discuss the evolving landscape of home buying for Gen Z. They reflect on personal experiences and the challenges faced by their generation, including rising costs and the desire for sustainable living. The conversation explores the impact of technology on home searching and financing options, as well as the changing preferences for location due to remote work opportunities. The episode concludes with a fun quiz to determine Nick's alignment with Gen Z characteristics - join in the fun!

Chapters

1:21 Gen Z Home Buying Trends

04:29 Sustainable Housing Preferences

08:13 Finding Homes in the Digital Age

09:38 Innovative Financing Models

17:49 Are you Gen Z? (Game)

33:08 Final Results and Reflections

37:13 Quote of the Show

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The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman. By some estimates, over 80% of AI projects fail because of bad data. But here's some good news for HR: when AI leverages the rich, authentic data of employee recognition, you get something truly unique. Human Intelligence from Workhuman, creators of the world's #1 recognition platform. Human intelligence unlocks insights into performance and skills, culture and engagement. And helps surface feel-good stories that illustrate the best of your company culture. To learn more about Human Intelligence, go to Workhuman.com.