abrupt future. navigating the digital, distributed & disruptive workplace
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”.
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Episodes
42 episodes
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:30
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 havin...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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35:31
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 distinctio...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:08
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 usin...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:08
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 Chat...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:44
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 radica...
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Episode 3
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38:01
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:40
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 opport...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:50
Introducing Not a Token Hire, a Knockri Podcast. My interview with Maaz Rana and reflections on diversity, inclusion, AI and the metaverse.
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of speaking with Maaz Rana, co-founder and chief operating officer at Knockri. We talk about my experience with DEI and “how I became a white person.” (I pro...
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33 - On Product Management in HR & Employee Experience, a conversation with Jonathon Hensley
On Product Management in HR & Employee Experience, a conversation with Jonathon Hensley, CEO of Emerge Interactive What is alignment and why it is so important Why many digital initiatives fail How to define a...
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32 - On the new compensation experience - a conversation with Matthew Kopko
A conversation with Matthew Kopko, Vice President of Public policy at DailyPay What is On-Demand Pay ? What problems is it solving? Will that make the bi-weekly payroll cycle a relic of the past?...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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23:19
31 - On business ecosystems, organisations and talent - a conversation with Roland Deiser
A conversation with Roland Deiser, Executive Chairman at Center for the Future of Organization, Drucker School of Management (https://futureorg.org/) what is an ecosystem ...
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30 - On meaning and leadership - a conversation with Stephen de Groot
Stephen de Groot is President & Co-Founder of Brivia and a leadership expert. The Great Resignation - challenges and opportunities The biggest killers of morale and the burnout epidemics Getting be...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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35:17
29 - 10 things I learned about the “Future Of Work That Happened Faster Than We Thought”
In April 2020, I started this podcast to think through the different workforce, HR and organisational impacts of the global shift to remote work. The idea of remote working wasn’t new to me, but this was different though—a new glob...
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28 - On the possible futures of work and leadership - a conversation with Dustin W. Seale
Dustin W. Seale is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ London office and managing partner of Heidrick Consulting in Europe. He focuses on CEO and board advisory, specifically on improving leadership and talent, and transforming organizations...
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41:42
27 - On the evolution of Diversity and Inclusion, a conversation with Priya Radia
A conversation with Priya Radia, D&I Management Consultant at IncludedHow was Included created?What is “Inclusion 3.0”Do we still need to convince leaders that inclusion and diversity are worth achieving, or are we past the “...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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16:47
26 - On the Future of HR Shared Services, a conversation with Emma Leonis
In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks with Emma Leonis, Executive Director of HR Transformation at LACE Partners. She leads LACE’s thought leadership into the future of HR service delivery and operating models, with recent reports includin...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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39:15
25 - On Communication, Conflict and Compassion at work - A conversation with Liz Kislik
In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks to Liz Kislik. She is a management consultant, executive coach, author, and an expert in leadership, management, culture and so much more. Approaching c...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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36:00
24 - On HR Operating Models - A conversation with Nalin Rajaure
***We are very proud to announce that Abrupt Future was ranked no. 9 on that list of "Top Workforce Management Podcasts You...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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32:06
23 - On the Evolution of Remote Work - A conversation with Iwo Szapar
***We are very proud to announce that Abrupt Future was ranked no. 9 on that list of "Top Workforce Management Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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33:48
22 - On Recruiting in the age of Googlisation - A conversation with Ira Wolfe
In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks to Ira S Wolfe - President at Poised for the Future Company, Founder of Success Performance Solutions, and a popular presenter at SHRM and business conferences. He has authored 6 books, including the l...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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42:21
21 - On business automation - A conversation with Richard Schnitzel
The kind of task or activities that tend to be automated Where should leaders start "Authenticious" Automation How people react to automation How to handle concerns about automation ...
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20- On military leadership, resilience and thinking, an interview with Richard Lawrence
On military leadership, resilience and thinking, an interview with Richard Lawrence, 04/12,2021While serving in the military, Richard was posted in Northern Island, Iran, and Afghanistan. Post leaving the Army, he sought...
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Episode 20
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35:50
19 - On the Future of Meeting - A conversation with James Kelley
James Kelley is the CEO & Co-Founder of qChange, a real-time end-to-end Leader Experience Solution that prompts, measures, grows, and predicts leader success in Microsoft Teams. In August 2020, the first product - Leader Experience (LX) was...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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36:21
18 - On Frontline Worker Experience - A conversation with Jordan Boesch
Jordan Boesch is the CEO and Founder of 7shifts, a labor-management platform used by about 16,000 restaurants across North America. 7shifts allows restaurants to control labor, manage staff, manage compliance issues, and keep staff engagement h...
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Episode 18
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