abrupt future. navigating the digital, distributed & disruptive workplace

Benoit Hardy-Vallée
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abrupt future. navigating the digital, distributed & disruptive workplace Podcast

abrupt future is a podcast that explores the potential consequences of abrupt and dramatic changes to our workplaces. Through interviews with experts and in-depth analysis, the podcast delves into topics such as hybrid workforce, HR technology, artificial intelligence and the future of work. Each episode offers a thought-provoking and nuanced perspective on the potential consequences of these changes on how organizations manage their workforce, how employees experience their work, and how HR departments operate. Benoit Hardy-Vallée is a talent, technology and transformation consultant who has worked with clients around the world for the past 15 years with IBM and Accenture. He has helped organizations with digital transformation and change management and has expertise in many areas of HR and workforce transformation. He shares his insights on the future of work through writing, speaking, and his podcast “Abrupt Future”. More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here

  1. 06/11/2023

    The Human Aspect of AI: Behavioral and Organizational Implications

    Sebastian Krakowski is an Assistant Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics (House of Innovation) and a Digital Fellow at the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.In this enlightening discussion between Benoit Hardy-Vallee and Sebastian Krakowski, the conversation delves into the role of AI in addressing information overload and flawed reasoning. Krakowski shares insights from his research on how AI thrives in data-rich environments with repetitive tasks. Furthermore, the dialogue considers th...

    39 min

  2. 04/04/2023

    From Lateral Moves to Strategic Placement: Internal Mobility and Labor Markets

    In our latest episode, we had a fascinating conversation with JR Keller, an Associate Professor of Human Resource Studies at Cornell University's School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). Our chat revolved around the importance of having the right people in the right positions at the right time within organizations.Traditionally, companies have relied on their internal labor markets to fill positions, but lately, there has been a shift towards recruiting external talent. However, with...

    36 min

  3. 03/06/2023

    The Dynamics of Team Performance: Insights for Leaders and Managers

    In this episode of Abrupt Future, Benoit interviews Dr. Hayden J. R. Woodley, an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Western University's Ivey Business School. Dr. Woodley highlights the importance of understanding the distinction between a group and a team in the workplace and advocates for independent brainstorming before collaboration. He explores the challenges of maintaining team confidence and shares insights on how leaders can conserve this valuable resource. Benoit and ...

    37 min

  4. 02/07/2023

    Achieving Fairness in Algorithmic Decision Making in HR

    Join us on this episode as we dive into the complex world of algorithmic fairness in HR with Manish Raghavan, Assistant Professor of Information Technology at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Discover the challenges and opportunities of using algorithms to make decisions about people, and learn about the importance of preventing algorithms from replicating discriminatory and unfair human decision-making. Get insights into the distinction between procedural fairness and outcome fairness, an...

    29 min

  5. 02/03/2023

    ChatGPT and Beyond: Navigating the New Era of Generative AI

    Alex Tamkin, a PhD student at Stanford University and generative AI specialist, discusses the new era of pre-trained foundation models in AI. Unlike traditional machine learning models trained for specific tasks, these models such as ChatGPT are exposed to a wider range of knowledge from text, images, antibodies, or DNA sequences. This allows for higher interactivity and the ability to generate outputs, not just single judgments. learn more about Alex's research: https://www.alextamkin....

    29 min

  6. 01/26/2023

    From Cognition to Innovation: The Power of Building on the Knowledge of Others

    Professor Ann Majchrzak of the USC Marshall School of Business stresses the importance of innovation in addressing difficult societal challenges and the role of diverse perspectives in finding new solutions. She emphasizes the need for a radical rethinking of innovation and the inclusion of multiple viewpoints to solve complex problems. Majchrzak points out the value of building on the knowledge of others and considering trade-offs to find breakthrough solutions. She also emphasizes the impor...

    38 min

  7. 01/17/2023

    The Role of Assessments in Talent Management

    Sarah Linkletter is COO at EPSI, a firm it specializes in human resources, talent assessment and consulting services, and a Ph.D student at the University Of Ottawa where she also teaches organizational leadership and assessment. Assessment is a broad term that refers to the evaluation of individuals or groups based on certain criteria. Intelligence, personality, and emotional intelligence are among the most commonly evaluated areas. Intelligence assessments, also known as cognitive ability t...

    46 min

  8. 01/03/2023

    COVID-19 and the Elevated Status of HR: Insights from Senior HR Leaders

    In this episode of Abrupt Future, Professor David Collings discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on talent management and the role of human resources (HR) in organizations. Pr/ Collings suggests that the pandemic has presented an opportunity for HR to elevate its status within organizations, as it was central to addressing the human crisis caused by COVID-19. Collings' research found that effective HR leadership during the pandemic was characterized by a clear set of values informing ...

    32 min
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abrupt future is a podcast that explores the potential consequences of abrupt and dramatic changes to our workplaces. Through interviews with experts and in-depth analysis, the podcast delves into topics such as hybrid workforce, HR technology, artificial intelligence and the future of work. Each episode offers a thought-provoking and nuanced perspective on the potential consequences of these changes on how organizations manage their workforce, how employees experience their work, and how HR departments operate. Benoit Hardy-Vallée is a talent, technology and transformation consultant who has worked with clients around the world for the past 15 years with IBM and Accenture. He has helped organizations with digital transformation and change management and has expertise in many areas of HR and workforce transformation. He shares his insights on the future of work through writing, speaking, and his podcast “Abrupt Future”. More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with Benoit on LinkedIn Follow our page on LinkedIn here

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