In The Know v 1.31: Future of Work

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In The Know v 1.31: Future of Work

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In The Know v1.31

Five links for thinking about the Future of Work

Steve Jobs In Concert
Rental, Streaming, Subscription. That’s the model for digital rights management unveiled by Steve Jobs yesterday. It’s the future of music, video, books and other content. It’s the future of hirer-worker relationships. Some compensation, some variable pay, some licensing, some retainer. No more insidious ownership of the employee.
Maintaining Human Machines
Paul Hebert’s amazing piece is a must read. “The key today, and in the future, is to understand how to maintain and get the most out of humans in order to drive business results.” In a world where work is about brains, the structures we use to manage it are changing.
Best and Worst Jobs: 2010
One of the things you never see in the workforce planning stuff is the relative attractiveness of the job. The relative coolness of a job is a critical factor in the availability of workers in the medium and long term. Great workforce planning involves understanding social trends as well as the demands of the organization. Labor supply remains misunderstood.
PWC on the Future of Work
A starter library for the big consulting firm view. Don’t miss the world’s least interesting use of graphics to describe scenarios. In spite of the misguided graphic, the library is a good starting point.
The New York Times on Gartner’s View of The Future of Work
If you get beyond the futuristic jargon (swarming work is another way of saying ‘project), this is a nice cluster of topics. Work is going to change from a variety of pressures, demographic, economic, technical. Gartner has a good bead on the process.

About the author

John Sumser

John Sumser is a principal analyst for HRExaminer, an independent analyst firm covering HR Technology and the intersection of people, tech, and work. John’s mix of experience over the course of his career gives him a broad and unique perspective on the industry. Like anyone trying to process a lot of information, he is two or three steps ahead in some areas and still learning about others. Sumser’s work includes deep research into the nooks and crannies of HR Technology to identify and explain rapidly evolving trends. Built on a foundation of engineering, design, and philosophy, John’s seeks to understand and advise clients on where their technology works best, for whom, and in what context. Each year, John examines the insides of hundreds of companies, their products, and ecosystems. He delivers vendor analysis by building the framework from which to deliver the critique. He is constantly connecting and making visible the front end of change. He can help you see the path of evolution and the risks on the journey. The HRExaminer is Sumser’s vehicle for understanding and explaining the inner workings of the industry. With three weekly podcasts, and written commentary, he covers emerging ideas, the state of the industry, and the executives who operate it.

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