Ep 53: Are You Ready For The Future Of Work?
Predicting the future of work is not an exact science, however one prediction that most people seem to agree with is that there will be a significant rise in freelance and contract working. This trend is already here; recent years have seen both a significant rise in the contingent workforce and the advert of talent marketplaces shaping the \u201cgig economy\u201d. My guest this week is Connor Heaney, Managing Director of CXC Corporate Services. I first met Connor last year when I spoke at CXC\u2019s future of work summit in Dublin. Since then Connor has been running future of work think tanks all over the world and has some important perspectives on how companies should be preparing themselves for the future of work. In the interview with discuss: \xa0\xa0 \xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0 \xa0The positives and negatives of the rise of the gig economy \xa0\xa0 \xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0 \xa0The lack of government readiness to understand the changes and give the new workforce the support they need \xa0\xa0 \xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0 \xa0Predicted growth rates for the contingent workforce and its implications for traditional companies \xa0\xa0 \xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0 \xa0How ready companies are for the legal and tax implications of larger contingent workforces \xa0\xa0 \xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0 \xa0The evolution in Employer Branding that is needed make sure companies are attracting the right contingent talent. \xa0\xa0 \xa0\u2022\xa0\xa0 \xa0Recruiters versus algorithms Connor also talks the most interesting technology innovations he is seeing in the space and gives us his view on the future Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes