Listen "Ep 482: The Fluid Workforce"
Episode Synopsis
The debate around the office versus remote versus hybrid looks set to run and run as employers continue to experiment with different strategies. Despite the enormous advantages of remote working, there are many challenges and gaps with some current approaches that need addressing as we move forward.
So what are the key issues, how do employers address them, and what role should HR technology play?
My guest this week is Saad Siddiqui, General Partner at Telstra Ventures, a VC firm with several HR technology investments. Saad has written extensively about the future of work and the advantages of a fluid workforce strategy.
In the interview, we discuss:
The current state of the hiring market and the longer term outlook
Identifying gaps and challenges in new ways of working
The fluid workforce
Generational divides
Building connections and mentoring
Culture and the role of leadership
Employee motivations and retention
Finding the best talent on a global basis
Key trends in HR Tech
Consolidation and platform business extension
How should employers think about technology?
What does the future look like
Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.
So what are the key issues, how do employers address them, and what role should HR technology play?
My guest this week is Saad Siddiqui, General Partner at Telstra Ventures, a VC firm with several HR technology investments. Saad has written extensively about the future of work and the advantages of a fluid workforce strategy.
In the interview, we discuss:
The current state of the hiring market and the longer term outlook
Identifying gaps and challenges in new ways of working
The fluid workforce
Generational divides
Building connections and mentoring
Culture and the role of leadership
Employee motivations and retention
Finding the best talent on a global basis
Key trends in HR Tech
Consolidation and platform business extension
How should employers think about technology?
What does the future look like
Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.
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